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Assertion : If you burn a plant , its ni...

Assertion : If you burn a plant , its nitrogen component is given off as ammonia and other gases .
Reason : Hydroponics does not allow plants to grow well if they are supplied with all the mineral nutrients they need.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true statement and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true statement but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is a false statement.

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The preferred method for determining the mineral requirement of a plant is called hydroponics ( or water culture ) . Hydroponics allows plants to grow well if they are supplied with all the mineral nutrients they need.
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