Question

Assertion (A): Biofortification is a good practical aspect to improve health of the people.

Reason (R): Biofortification is breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and healthier fats.

Options

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

• Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Answer 1

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Explanation:

Biofortification improves the nutritional quality of crops by increasing nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and proteins, or healthier fats. These nutrient-rich crops can help improve public health.