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Assertion: Eichhornia crassipes was intr...

Assertion: Eichhornia crassipes was introduced in India because of its beautiful flowers and shape of leaves.
Reason: Water hyacinth drains oxygen from the water, which leads to death of the fishes.

A

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

B

If both assertion and reason are true but 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.

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The correct Answer is:
B
• Eichhornia crassipes was introduced in India because of its beautiful flowers and shape of leaves.
• Water hyacinth drains oxygen from the water, which leads to death of the fishes.
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