Question

Assertion (A) : Excessive use of chlorinated synthetic pesticides causes soil and water pollution.
Reason (R) : Such pesticides are non-biodegradable. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. 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)Both A and R are not correct. d)A is not correct but R is correct.
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. Both A and R are not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is the correct explanation of assertion. Insecticides, pesticides and herbicides cause soil and water pollution. They are non-biodegradable.