Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colorful and do not produce nectar. 
Reason (R): The flowers produce enormous amounts of pollen grains in wind and water pollinated flowers.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• B. A is true but R is false
• C. A is false but R is true
• D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Hint:

Wind and water-pollinated flowers typically lack vibrant colors and nectar because they do not need to attract animal pollinators. Instead, they produce large amounts of pollen to facilitate pollination through air or water.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's evaluate the two statements: Assertion (A): This is correct. Wind and water-pollinated flowers are typically not colorful and do not produce nectar because they do not rely on attracting pollinators through color or scent. Reason (R): This is also correct. Wind and water-pollinated flowers produce a large number of pollen grains because they depend on the random movement of air or water for pollination, unlike animal-pollinated flowers that rely on fewer but more targeted interactions. However, the reason provided does not directly explain the assertion. The reason for the lack of color and nectar in wind and water-pollinated flowers is primarily due to the nature of their pollination method, not the amount of pollen they produce. Thus, the correct answer is "Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A."