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Given below are assertion and reason. Point out if both are true with reason being correct explanation (A), both true but reason is not correct explanation (B), assertion true but reason wrong (C), and both wrong (D),
Assertion. Vascular cambium is considered as lateral meristem.
Reason. It gives rise to lateral shoots.

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Solution

The correct option is B C
Lateral meristem increases the width of plant organ so it is responsible for secondary growth. Lateral meristem includes vascular or cork cambium. Lateral meristems are both primary and secondary in origin (mostly secondary in origin).
So, the correct answer is 'C.'

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