Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Lawn grass, Cynodon dactylon L. is most widely used on lawn, roadsides, parks, school ground, playgrounds, golf courses and other areas where a close mown dense turf is required.
Statement (II): Cynodon dactylon L., Stenotaphrum secundatum and Paspalum notatum are cool season grasses and highly suitable for lawn making in cool areas.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember that warm-season grasses like Bermuda and Bahia grass belong to the $\text{C}_4$ group, while cool-season turfgrasses like Ryegrass and Bluegrass belong to the $\text{C}_3$ group.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C