Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colorful and do not produce nectar. 
Reason (R): The flowers produce enormous amounts of pollen grains in wind and water pollinated flowers.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Wind and water-pollinated flowers typically lack vibrant colors and nectar because they do not need to attract animal pollinators. Instead, they produce large amounts of pollen to facilitate pollination through air or water.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement Evaluation:Assertion (A): Correct. Flowers pollinated by wind and water typically lack bright colors and nectar, as they do not require visual or olfactory cues to attract pollinators.Reason (R): Correct. Wind and water-pollinated flowers produce abundant pollen to compensate for random dispersal via air or water, contrasting with animal-pollinated flowers which utilize fewer, more directed interactions.Relationship between A and R: The reason (R) does not directly explain the assertion (A). The absence of color and nectar in wind and water-pollinated flowers is a consequence of their pollination mechanism, not the quantity of pollen produced.Conclusion: Both A and R are true statements, but R is not the correct explanation for A.