Assertion :All bryophytes are land dwellers. Reason: Water is necessary to complete their life cycle.
A
If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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B
If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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C
If the assertion is true but the reason is false
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D
If both the assertion and reason are false
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Solution
The correct option is B If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion Most of the bryophytes are land dwellers which inhabit damp, shaded and humid localities. A few of them live in or float on water. The bryophytes cannot carry on their reproductive activities without sufficient moisture. Presence of water is necessary. Hence the correct option is B.