Question

Assertion (A): Nerium leaves have sunken stomata covered by trichomes.

Reason (R): Nerium is a hydrophytic plant which gets rid of excessive water through the process of transpiration.

Options

• A is True and R is False.

• A is False and R is True.

• Both A and R are True.

• Both A and R are False.

Answer 1

A is True and R is False.

Explanation:

Nerium is adapted to dry environments and has sunken stomata and trichomes to reduce water loss. Nerium is not a hydrophytic plant (which lives in water-rich environments); it is actually a xerophytic plant adapted to arid conditions. The adaptations such as sunken stomata and trichomes help in minimizing water loss, not getting rid of excess water.