Question

Assertion A: Break of monsoon at critical stages for soil moisture stress leads to reduction in yield.
Reason R: Only when the break of monsoon exceeds 15 days duration or more.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Monsoon break: dry spell during rainy season.
Critical stages: flowering, grain filling.
Yield reduction due to moisture stress.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B