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    Question

    Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

    Assertion (A): Pungency and red colour is found in chilli.

    Reasons (R): Capsaicin and capsanthin pigment are responsible for the above characteristics in chilli.

    In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    A Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (A) is correct but (R) is not correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (A) is not correct but (R) is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pungency in chilli is due to the presence of Capsaicin and Red color is due to the presence of capsanthin. 

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