Question

Assertion (A): Cotton crops exhaust the fertility of soils rapidly.

Reason (R): Regular application of manures and fertilisers to the soils is necessary.

पर्याय

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

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Both statements are true and R correctly explains A, cotton is a nutrient‑demanding crop that rapidly depletes soil fertility, so regular application of manures and fertilizers is needed to restore nutrients and maintain yields.