Given below are two statements, one of them labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer with the help of codes given below.

Assertion (A): Damaged seeds float on water
Reason (R): Damaged seeds become hollow and are thus lighter.

Codes:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Assertion (A): Damaged seeds float on water.

• Damaged seeds have a higher chance of floating on water because the damage can result in the development of air pockets, which makes the seeds less dense than water.
• Therefore, when placed in water, the damaged seeds float.

This statement is true.

Reason (R): Damaged seeds become hollow and are thus lighter.

• When seeds are damaged, they may develop air pockets or may have hollow spaces due to decay or insect infestation.
• These spaces or pockets make the seeds lighter and less dense than water, causing them to float on the surface.