Consider the given two statements:
Assertion(A): Synthetic auxin herbicides, including 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) have been developed and used for broadleaf weed control.
Reason(R): Auxins are toxic to plants in large concentrations; they are most toxic to dicots and less so to monocots.
 
1. (A) is True; (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
Subtopic:  Auxin Function |
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Match the following plant growth regulators with their functions as given in NCERT:
Column A Column B
1. Auxins A. Stimulate cell division and growth of lateral buds
2. Cytokinins B. Promote stem elongation and fruit growth
3. Gibberellins C. Promote cell enlargement and stem elongation
Options:
1. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
2. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
3. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
4. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Subtopic:  Auxin Function | Gibberellin | Cytokinin |
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To promote stem elongation, gibberellins act in concert with:

1. Auxins 2. Cytokinins
3. Ethylene 4. ABA
Subtopic:  Growth Hormones & Auxin | Auxin Function | Gibberellin |
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The pineapple which under natural conditions is difficult to blossom has been made to produce fruits throughout the year by application of:
1. NAA, 2, 4-D
2. GA3
3. Cytokinin
4. IAA, IBA
Subtopic:  Auxin Function |
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