Question

Directions: Choose the correct option:
Assertion $\left(A\right)$: A thick waxy coating is found covering the shoot system of cactus
Reason $\left(R\right)$: Cactus is generally found in desert areas.

Answer 1

Correct answer: $\left(b\right)$ Both assertion$\left(A\right)$ and reason$\left(R\right)$ are true, but reason$\left(R\right)$ is not the correct explanation for assertion.

• A thick waxy coating is found covering the shoot system of the cactus plant because this coating helps in reducing water loss by transpiration and thus seals the moisture.
• As the moisture in the desert area is less.
• Hence, the correct option is $\left(b\right).$