Assertion : Use of fertilizers greatly enhances crop productivity
Reason : Irrigation is very important in increasing crop productivity.

Options

A. If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. If both assertion and reason are false statements.

Answer

B

Explanation

The direct application of fertilizer to crop or soils is a simple route to increase crop yield. Average yield per hectare has increased from 1.1 tons in 1950 to 2.3 tons in 1986 by the use of inorganic fertilizers. Irrigation is very important in increasing crop porductivity as water is an essential component of vital activities of plant.