Question

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A), and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Screening of rice for resistance to stem borer is greatly facilitated in the off-season as compared to that in the main growing season.
Reason (R) : In the off-season, few alternate hosts are available for the female moths of the stem borer to lay eggs and hence much heavier infestation occurs in the off-season rice.

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

Hint:

To ensure effective pest-resistance screening, breeders prefer conditions that force the pest population to concentrate on their experimental plots. Off-season planting naturally achieves this by eliminating alternative host plants in the surrounding area.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A