Question

Assertion (A): Equisetum is also known as horsetail.​

Reason (R): Equisetum is used in the preparation of medicine​

Directions: Choose the correct option:​

• A. Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.​
• B. Assertion(A) is false and reason(R) is true.​
• C. Assertion(A) is true and reason(R) is false.​
• D. Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation for assertion(A). ​

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.​

Correct answer: (b) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.​

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• Horsetail is the common name of Equisetum.​

• Equisetum is believed to have multiple medicinal properties and has been traditionally used to treat various conditions.​

• Hence, the correct option is (b).​