Plant Kingdom Question 622
Question: Assertion : Cedrus deodara yields highly-valued timber. Reason : Cedrus deodara is resistant to pathogen attack.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The heart wood of Cedrus deodara is strongly scented and resistant to insect and fungus attacks and was extensively used for making railway sleepers and carriages.
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