Q. Assertion : Auxins help to prevent fruits and leaves drop at early stages.
Reason : Auxins promote the abscission of older mature leaves and fruits.

 3490  225 Plant Growth and Development Report Error

Solution:

Auxin delays abscission of young leaves and fruits. Its effect is through nonformation of abscission zone below a leaf or fruit. Abscission zone cuts off nutrients and water supply. However, auxin promotes the abscission of mature or older leaves and fruits.