Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Foundation seed is the progeny of breeder seed or the first generation of seed produced after breeder seed.
Reason (R): Foundation seed is primarily used for research purposes only.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• 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:

Remember the seed multiplication chain:
1. Nucleus Seed (Breeder)
2. Breeder Seed (Breeder)
3. Foundation Seed (Seed Corporations)
4. Certified Seed (Farmers)
None of the commercial seed classes (Foundation, Certified) are produced "primarily for research purposes."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C