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Q.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled Assertion(A) and other is labelled Reason(R).

Assertion (A): The tap root system is observed in dicotyledonous plants like mustard.

Reason (R): Dicotyledonous plants have a primary root that elongates directly and gives rise to lateral roots, forming a tap root system.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

b

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

c

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

d

Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

A is true. The tap root system is generally observed in dicot plants. Examples, mustard, carrot etc.

R is also true. Dicots have primary roots that go deep into the ground. Primary root gives rise to lateral roots that help in increasing the surface area of absorption.

Hence R explains A.

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