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Assertion : Light is essential in poultry farm management.
Reason : 14-16 hours of light including day light is required for optimum production of eggs.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true bur reason is false.

D

if both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Light is essential for high egg production in poultry birds. 14 to 16 hours of light including day light is required for optimum production.
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