The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Leguminous plants have nodules in their roots. These nodules harbour Rhizobium bacteria, which convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant usable form. This process is called as nitrogen fixation. Thus, planting legume crops between two successive cereal crops improves soil fertility by increasing the nitrogen content of soil. Thus, the correct answer is option A.