Question

Assertion (A): Removal ofmale parts in a flower is called emasculation.

Reason (R): Bagging is not required for emasculated flowers.

Options

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

• Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

Emasculation is the removal of stamens from a bisexual flower to prevent self-pollination. The emasculated flower must be bagged to prevent unwanted pollen from reaching its stigma.