Question

Assertion (A): A thick cuticle reduces transpiration by acting as a barrier.
Reason (R): Desert plants have large, thin leaves for transpiration.

• A. (A) is true and (R) is false
• B. (A) is false and (R) is true
• C. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• D. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Hint:

A thick cuticle helps in reducing transpiration by acting as a barrier, while desert plants' leaf adaptations help minimize water loss. The two are separate adaptations for survival in arid environments.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D