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    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other as Reason R. Assertion A: Mulch conserves soil moisture Reason R: M
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    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other as Reason R.
    Assertion A: Mulch conserves soil moisture
    Reason R: Mulches cut off solar radiation falling on soil surface and reduce evaporation.
    Choose the correct answer:

    A.

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

    B.

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

    C.

    A is true, but R is false

    D.

    A is false, but R is true

    Correct option is A


    Both the assertion and reason are true. Mulching involves covering the soil with organic or inorganic materials, which blocks solar radiation, thus reducing evaporation losses. This directly leads to soil moisture conservation, making R the correct explanation for A.

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