Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Aluminium toxicity in the soil cause poor root development
Reason (R): Calcium in the gypsum can displace excess Aluminum
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 correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

- Gypsum is highly soluble compared to lime (\(\text{CaCO}_3\)), allowing it to leach deep into the subsoil to alleviate subsoil aluminum toxicity, making it a critical amendment for deep-rooted crops in acid soils.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B