Q.69
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Skiffing is an important type of pruning and mostly practised in tea
Reason (R) : Skiffing is mostly done for induction of more vegetative growth.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Assertion (A): Skiffing is a light form of pruning widely practiced in tea cultivation (Camellia sinensis) to level the plucking table, control bush height, and manage seasonal production. (True).
- Reason (R): Skiffing removes only the green top layer or fringe foliage to regulate cropping; it is not done to induce massive vegetative rejuvenation (heavy rejuvenation pruning / collar pruning is what triggers radical vegetative regrowth). (False).
- Conclusion: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Correct Option: Option 3 ((A) is true but (R) is false).
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