Question

Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct statement
Assertion [A]: Plant breeding is now increasingly being carried out by using molecular genetic tools.
Reason [R]: Advancements in genetics, molecular biology and tissue culture are being used today for crop improvement.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct and R is incorrect
• D. Both A and R are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

With advancements in genetics, molecular biology and tissue culture, plant breeding is now increasingly being carried out by using molecular genetic tools.