Question

Assertion (A): Non-flowering plants are known as cryptogams.​

Reason (R): Marchantia belongs to cryptogams.​

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. Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation for assertion(A). ​
• C. Assertion(A) is false and reason(R) is true.​
• D. Assertion(A) is true and reason(R) is false.​

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.​

• Cryptogams have hidden reproductive organs and do not produce flowers, fruits, and seeds. ​

• They are classified into Thallophyta, Bryophyta, and Pteridophyta. ​

• Marchantia is an example of a bryophyte. ​

• Hence, the correct option is (b). ​