Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Whip tail physiological disorder is caused due to molybdenum deficiency in cauliflower.
Reason R: The occurance of whip tail disorder particularly in the soil pH above 5.5.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct 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:

Molybdenum deficiency causes Whiptail in cauliflower.
Unlike most micronutrients, molybdenum availability decreases in acidic soils (pH $< 5.5$) and increases in alkaline soils.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C