Question

Assertion (A): Xylem tissue moves water and minerals obtained from the soil by the roots.
Reason (R): Xylem tissue is found only in the roots of a plant.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Xylem tissue is present throughout the plant and is responsible for water and mineral transport.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Xylem tissue is indeed responsible for transporting water and minerals from the soil to the other parts of the plant, including the leaves.
However, xylem tissue is not found only in the roots. It extends through the entire plant, including the stems and leaves. Thus, the Assertion (A) is true, but the Reason (R) is false.