Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Host resistance is one of the best methods of plant disease management
Reason (R): New pathotype can make the resistance non durable
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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:

Host genetic resistance is the most economical and eco-friendly disease control method, but its durability is constantly challenged by the evolution of new pathogen pathotypes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B