Assertion(A): Secondary growth is absent in monocots
Reason(R): Monocots lack vascular cambium.
 
1. Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but (R)  is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is a true statement but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) ​​​​​​​and (R) are false statements.
Subtopic:  Monocot Stem |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
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Select incorrect statements from the given below:

(i) Endodermis with Casparian strips are found in the dicot stem.
(ii) The endodermis is a part of the stele.
(iii) Open vascular bundles are found in some monocots.
(iv) Bulliform cells are found in the upper epidermis in the isobilateral leaf.
 
1. (i) and (ii)
2. (ii) and (iii)
3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. Only (iv)
Subtopic:  Monocot Stem |
 53%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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