Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option
Assertion[A]: Bt cotton became a commercial success.
Reason[R]: Bt cotton's endotoxins acted against sucking pests like jassids, aphids and whitefly.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true 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 C A is true and R is false

Bt cotton became successful due to its effective tackling of worm pests like bollworm thus enabling good crop yields. However, this toxin is not effective in combating sucking pests like jassids, aphids and whitefly.