Question

Assertion (A): Slash and burn agriculture is bad.

Reason (R): It causes health problems.

Options

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

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

• (A) is true but (R) is false.

• (A) is false but (R) is true.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Slash and burn agriculture is considered harmful because it causes massive deforestation, soil erosion, and significant environmental degradation. While forest fires emit heavy smoke that causes respiratory health concerns, these health issues are a byproduct rather than the primary scientific reason why the agricultural practice is harmful. As a result, both statements are valid, but the reasoning does not adequately explain the assertion.