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Assertion : Reserpine is hypertensive agent.
Reason : Reserpine is obtained from the dried roots of Rauwolfia serpentina

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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

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If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

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If the assertion is true but the reason is false

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If both the assertion and reason are false

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If the assertion is false but reason is true

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Solution

The correct option is A If the assertion is false but reason is true
The dried roots of Rauwolfia serpentina have long been used by the people of India as a cure for epilepsy high blood pressure, insanity, intestinal disorders, cardiac diseases, snake bite and as an antihelminthic. Reserpine in the main alkaloid. Being a hypotensive agent, reserpine is widely employed today for hypertension (high blood pressure).
So, the correct answer is 'If the assertion is false but reason is true'

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