Question

Assertion [A]: The state of Punjab is called the granary of India.

Reason [R]: Punjab produces a huge amount of cereals, thus, ensuring India's food security.

Read the above given statements carefully and select the option that is true.

• A. Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true. R is the incorrect explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. Both A and R are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is true but R is false.

The state of Punjab has one of the most fertile soil that is highly suitable for agricultural production. It produces a huge amount of food grains, mainly rice and wheat. Thus, it ensures the food security of the nation and so, is rightfully called the 'granary of India'.