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Assertion: The earthworms are referred to as the farmer's friend.
Reason : Earthworm help in the breakdown of complex organic matter as well as in loosening of the soil.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The earthworm being referred to as the farmer's friend because it help in the breakdown of complex organic matter as well as in loosening of the soil.
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