Question

Regarding assertion and reason, which is the correct option
Assertion[A]: Many present-day crops are the result of domestication in ancient times.
Reason[R]: Cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts and cauliflower have all originated from the same ancestor.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R explains A

Domestication is the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.
People first domesticated plants about 10,000 years ago. Today, all our major food crops are derived from domesticated varieties. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts and cauliflower have all originated from the same wild mustard plant by the process of domestication and selection over a period of time.