Question

Assertion: Some plants need to be watered on a regular basis, especially during the summer season.
Reason: Roots absorb the water and minerals from the soil.

• A. Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion.
• B. Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is NOT a correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Assertion is True, Reason is False.
• D. Assertion is False, Reason is True.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is NOT a correct explanation for Assertion.

Option (B):

Assertion statement:

1. Some plants need watering on a daily basis during summer to compensate for the loss of water due to transpiration.
2. Rate of transpiration is higher during summer and hence the requirement of water is more.

Reason statement:

1. Roots absorb the water and minerals required for normal functioning.
2. From the roots, water is conducted to all parts of the plant above the soil.
   

Final Answer: (B) Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is NOT a correct explanation for Assertion.