Question

Assertion [A]: Herbarium provides necessary information for verifying and identifying newly collected plant specimens.

Reason [R]: Botanical gardens promote eco-tourism for employment and sustainable life.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A

Herbarium is a storehouse of a collection of preserved plants which are arranged systematically for study. A collection like this serves as a vital reference for identification of newly collected plant specimens. Thus, herbaria serve as a quick referral system in taxonomical studies.

Ecotourism is “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the wellbeing of local people and involves interpretation and education”. Botanical gardens play a crucial role in promoting ecotourism for employment and sustainable life.

Therefore, both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A