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Assertion (A): Blue green algae are popular as biofertilisers. Reason (R) : Blue green algae cause algal bloom in polluted water bodies.

A

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).

B

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).

C

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

D

Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we can break down the steps as follows: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Blue green algae are popular as biofertilisers." - We need to evaluate whether blue green algae are indeed considered popular biofertilisers. 2. **Evaluating the Assertion**: - Blue green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can contribute to soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. - However, they are not widely recognized or used as biofertilisers in agricultural practices compared to other organisms like rhizobia or mycorrhizae. - Therefore, the assertion is **incorrect**. 3. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that "Blue green algae cause algal bloom in polluted water bodies." - Algal blooms are indeed a phenomenon where excessive growth of algae occurs, often due to nutrient pollution (like nitrogen and phosphorus) in water bodies. 4. **Evaluating the Reason**: - Blue green algae can thrive in nutrient-rich waters and often lead to algal blooms, which can be harmful to aquatic ecosystems. - Hence, the reason is **correct**. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since the assertion is incorrect and the reason is correct, we can conclude that the correct option is that the assertion is wrong but the reason is true. ### Final Answer: - The correct option is **D**: Assertion is wrong, but Reason is true. ---

To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we can break down the steps as follows: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Blue green algae are popular as biofertilisers." - We need to evaluate whether blue green algae are indeed considered popular biofertilisers. ...
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