Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Oomycetes pathogens need high moisture for their dissemination.
Reason (R) : Oomycetes pathogens do produce motile spores during their life cycle.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Hint:

To identify whether the Reason explains the Assertion, connect them using the word "because":
"Oomycete pathogens require high moisture for dispersal BECAUSE they produce motile zoospores that must swim through water to reach and infect host plants."
This reads as a logical, scientifically correct explanation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A