Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Pruning of roots is most common in India for inducing fruiting in some fruit plants.
Reason (R) : Root pruning may be harmful for fruit plants.
In the 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 explation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Bahar Treatment Principles: - Root exposing and root pruning stress vegetative growth. - Carbohydrates accumulate in shoots $\rightarrow$ induces uniform flower bud initiation (e.g., Guava, Citrus, Pomegrate).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B