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AIIMS 2013 Botany Stele Types Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: Protostele is the simplest stele. Reason: Protostele is the most advanced type of stele.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

Both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Protostele is the simplest and considered to be the most primitive type of stele. It consists of a solid core of xylem surrounded by the cylinder of phloem, enclosing no pith.

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