Question

Read the following Assertion-A and Reason-R. Assertion (A): Improved crop varieties are commonly used by farmers. Reason (R): These varieties grow without the need for soil nutrients.

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

Hint:

Improved crop varieties increase productivity but still require proper nutrients, irrigation and crop management for healthy growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyse the Assertion.
Improved crop varieties are widely used because they provide
• Higher yield,
• Better quality,
• Disease resistance,
• Early maturity. Hence, the Assertion is correct.

Step 2: Analyse the Reason.
Improved crop varieties still require essential soil nutrients such as \[ \text{Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK)}. \] Therefore, the statement that they grow without soil nutrients is incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Thus, \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect}.} \] Hence, the correct option is \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}}. \]