Question

Assertion: Permanent tissues are derived from meristematic tissues, once they lose the ability to divide. Reason: Meristematic tissue is the dividing tissue present in the growing regions of the plant.
a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.​

Answer 1

The correct option is a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

Explanation:

• All the tissues in a plant divide. Some plant tissues stop dividing after a time and become permanent tissues.
• The tissues which keep on dividing are termed as meristematic tissues.
• Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is Option a