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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: The leaves in Gymnosperms are well adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind. Reason: In conifers, the needle-like leaves reduce the surface area.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
The leaves in Gymnosperms are adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind. In conifers, the needle-like leaves reduce the surface area.