Question

Assertion (A): In Arachis, fruits are geocarpic.
Reason (R): Seeds are non-endospermic in Arachis.

• A. \( \text{(A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)} \)
• B. \( \text{(A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)} \)
• C. \( \text{(A) is correct but (R) is not correct} \)
• D. \( \text{(A) is not correct but (R) is correct} \) \

Hint:

- Geocarpic plants, like Arachis, have fruits that develop underground, which is a unique characteristic of this species.
- Non-endospermic seeds are also a feature of Arachis, but it is not directly linked to the geocarpic nature of the fruit.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Assertion (A) is true: Arachis (peanut) is indeed a geocarpic plant, meaning that its fruit develops underground.
- Reason (R) is also true: Arachis seeds are non-endospermic, meaning they do not have a nutritive endosperm for embryo development, unlike many other seeds.
- However, while both the assertion and reason are true, the reason does not provide a direct explanation for the assertion. The geocarpic nature of Arachis is due to its fruit development underground, not because the seeds are non-endospermic. Therefore, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).