Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Earthworms are good for Agriculture.
Reason R : earthworms did not breakdown the soil into fine particles and make it soft.
In the light of above, statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Earthworms are good for Agriculture.
Explanation: Earthworms are indeed beneficial for agriculture. They contribute to soil health in several ways:
Reason R:
Earthworms did not break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.
Explanation: This statement is not accurate. Earthworms do contribute to breaking down organic matter and improving soil texture.
Assertion (A) is correct. Earthworms are beneficial for agriculture.
Reason (R) is incorrect. Earthworms do help in breaking down organic matter and improving soil texture.
The correct answer is option (3) : A is correct but R is not correct