Question

Assertion (A): Direct pollination is found in gymnosperms. Reason (R): Ovules of gymnosperms are naked.

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

Hint:

Gymnosperms undergo direct pollination as their ovules are exposed, unlike angiosperms where pollination occurs on the stigma.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Gymnosperm Pollination Gymnosperms exhibit direct pollination since their ovules are exposed (naked) and pollen lands directly on the ovule. This is in contrast to angiosperms, where pollen lands on the stigma before fertilization. 

Step 2: Evaluating the Assertion and Reason - Assertion (A) is correct: Gymnosperms have direct pollination. - Reason (R) is correct: The ovules are exposed, leading to direct pollen reception. 
- (R) correctly explains (A), making option (1) correct.