Question

Choose the correct option

Assertion (A): Inter-cropping increases the productivity of agricultural land.

Reason (R): Same fertilizer and pesticides can be used for different varieties of crops.

• 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 C

A is true but R is false.

Option c:

Assertion statement :

1. The productivity of the soil can be enhanced to a great extent by using the Intercropping agricultural practice.
2. This method is also useful as the same area can be utilized for growing different crops.

Reason statement :

1. Not all crops are meant for food consumption and have different requirements for nutrients and water.
2. Thus, they need different fertilizers and pesticides.

Final answer : (c) Assertion is True but Reason is False.