Question

Two statements are given below. One labelled assertion and other labelled reason. Choose the

correct answer from a, b, c or d. (1)

Assertion (A) : Sometimes farmers add quick lime to soil.

Reason (R) : Quick lime neutralises the excess acid present in the soil.

a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) A and R are true and 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

Answer:

A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

EXPLANATION:

because it increases the pH of acidic soil, reducing soil acidity and increasing alkalinity.

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