Question

Assertion: Tamil Nadu is one of the most agriculturally productive regions in India.

Reason: The coastal plains and river valleys of Tamil Nadu have a very rich cover of alluvial soil.

Select the most appropriate options on the basis of the above statements:

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

Answer 1

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

The alluvial soil found in the river valleys and coastal plains of Tamil Nadu is rich and fertile. This makes Tamil Nadu one of the most agriculturally productive regions in India.