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Assertion: Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed-set even in the absence of pollinators. Reason: Cleistogamous flower do not open at all.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. Correct Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion Assertion is correct but the Reason is not correct. Assertion is not correct but the Reason is correct.

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Cleistogamous flowers remain closed, enforcing obligate self-pollination within the bud. This guarantees seed set without pollinators or environmental exposure, so closed nature directly explains assured reproduction even in isolated conditions.

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