Question

Assertion [A]: Scale leaves of rhizome of ginger are vegetative propagules.
Reason [R]: Vegetative propagules of flowering plants are capable of giving new offsprings.

• A. A and R are correct. R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. A and R are correct. R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect.
• D. A is incorrect but R is correct.

Hint:

When dealing with vegetative propagation, remember that the structures capable of producing new plants are often specialized parts of the plant like rhizomes, tubers, or bulbs, rather than leaves.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Let's analyze the assertion and the reason:

• Assertion [A]: "Scale leaves of the rhizome of ginger are vegetative propagules." This is incorrect because scale leaves of ginger rhizomes are not vegetative propagules. The vegetative propagules in ginger are the rhizomes themselves, which are capable of producing new plants. Scale leaves, on the other hand, are not capable of giving rise to new plants.
• Reason [R]: "Vegetative propagules of flowering plants are capable of giving new offsprings." This is correct because vegetative propagules such as tubers, rhizomes, and bulbs can indeed produce new plants, which is a common method of asexual reproduction in many plants.

Thus, the correct answer is: (4) A is incorrect but R is correct.