Question

Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Horticulture supplies quality food for health and min
D.
Reason (R): Deterioration of land value and purchasing power made possible with horticulture.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Horticulture improves nutrition, income and land value; it does not cause deterioration of land value.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Horticulture deals with fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops and ornamental plants.

Step 1: Check Assertion.
Horticultural crops provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. They help in improving health and quality of diet. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason.
The reason says horticulture causes deterioration of land value and purchasing power. This is incorrect. Horticulture generally improves land value, income generation and employment opportunities. \[ R \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)} \]