Question

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A), and the other one labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Drainage increases the soil temperature.
Reason (R): Drainage decreases the heat capacity.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Draining excess water also reduces evaporative cooling, which helps the soil surface retain more absorbed solar heat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A