Question

Assertion : Eggs of cockroach are encased in capsules called oothecae
Reason : Ootheca is a dark reddish to blackish brown capsule.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
The fertilised eggs of cockroach are encased in capsules called oothecae. Ootheca is a dark reddish to blackish brown capsule, about 3/8' (8 mm) long. On an average, females produce 9-10 oothecae, each containing 14-16 eggs.