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Assertion:Compost is formed after decay of vegetable matter and organic refuse
Reason:Green manure is prepared by ploughing back any green plants into soil.

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
C
Compost is decomposed organic matter. It is a natural biological process carried out under controlled aerobic conditions. In this process various microorganisms including bacteria and fungi break down organic matter into simpler substances.
Green manure is prepared from young, green crop plants by ploughing them back into soil. Usually young leguminous crops are used for green manuring because they increase nitrogen fertility of the soil.
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