Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of protected cultivation of cucumber.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Assertion A:
Gynoecious parthenocarpic varieties are recommended for protected cultivation.
Gynoecious: Only female flowers, no male flowers.
Parthenocarpic: Fruits develop without pollination (seedless).
This statement is true.
Reason R:
In polyhouse (protected cultivation), there is no provision of honey bees for pollination.
Parthenocarpic varieties are ideal because they do not require pollination.
This statement is true.
Relationship between A and R:
R explains A by stating the reason for using parthenocarpic varieties.
Because bees are not available inside polyhouses, parthenocarpic varieties are preferred.
Thus, R is the correct explanation of A.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A, which corresponds to option (A).
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