Question

Assertion (A): Earthworms are referred as ‘Farmer’s friend’.
Reason (R): After digesting organic matter, earthworms excrete a nutrient- rich waste product called castings that directly influence healthy plant growth.

• A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• C. Both A and R are false.
• D. A is true but R is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Earthworms are referred as ‘Farmer’s friend’. After digesting organic matter, earthworms excrete a nutrient- rich waste product called castings that directly influence healthy plant growth.