Biology · SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Wind and water-pollinated flowers are not colourful and do not produce nectar. Reason (R): Colour and nectar are floral rewards evolved specifically to attract biotic pollinators. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3. is true but (R) is false
4. is false but (R) is true