Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people leading to acute respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, etc.
Statement II : In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminoseae and Solanaceae, pollen grains lose viability within $30$ minutes of their release.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people leading to chronic respiratory disorders-asthma, bronchitis, etc.
• In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminoseae and Solanaceae, they maintain viability for months.
• In some cereals such as rice and wheat, pollen grains lose viability within $30$ minutes of their release.