Question

Q5. Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

Assertion (A): Cotton is grown in laterite soil 

Reason (R): Laterite soil is rich in Iron and Aluminum and it has red colour due to iron oxide.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
5. Both A and R are false.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : A is false but R is true.

• Cotton is grown in black soil that suits its mineral requirements. So, the assertion is false.
• Laterite soil is rich in Iron and Aluminum and it is of red colour due to iron oxide. Rice, Ragi, Sugarcane, and Cashew nuts are cultivated mainly in this type of soil. So, the reason is true.

Hence, the Assertion is false and the reason is true.