TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 40236


Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The roots of Rauvolfia serpentina are used effectively in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Reason (R): The plant contains the indole alkaloid Reserpine, which acts on the nervous system to lower blood pressure
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  1. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
  2.  Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
  4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.