Assertion (A): Green plants are called autotrophs. Reason (R): They can synthesize their own food by photosynthesis. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Green plants are called autotrophs.
Reason (R): They can synthesize their own food by photosynthesis.
A. A false, R true.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
D. A true, R false.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Autotrophs produce organic compounds from inorganic CO₂ and water using light energy (photosynthesis). This exactly defines green plants. So both are true, and R explains A.

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