Read the given below two statements and mark the correct answer.

Assertion (A):  Plant Variety is essentially grouping plants into categories based on their botanical characteristics.
Reason (R) : The protection promotes investment in R&D, recognizes Indian farmers as cultivators, conservers and breeders as well as facilitates low quality seeds.

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is False

The correct answer is option 3- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is False.

Assertion (A):  Plant Variety is essentially grouping plants into categories based on their botanical characteristics. THIS IS TRUE.
Reason (R) : The protection promotes investment in R&D, recognizes Indian farmers as cultivators, conservers and breeders as well as facilitates low quality seeds. THIS IS FALSE as it facilitates high quality seeds.

Plant Variety is essentially grouping plants into categories based on their botanical characteristics. It is a type of variety which is bred and developed by farmers. This helps in conserving, improving and making available plant genetic resources. For example, hybrid versions of potatoes. Such protection promotes investment in R&D, recognizes Indian farmers as cultivators, conservers and breeders as well as facilitates high quality seeds and planting material. This leads to the growth of the seed industry.