Assertion(A) : The pouring of kerosene oil on stagnant pools helps to eradicate malaria. Reason(R) : The kerosene oil is poisonous for the mosquitoes.
Correct Answer: A is true but R is false
Explanation:
The kerosene oil sprayed on the water provodes a thin cating and the larvae of the mosquitoes are prevented from coming up to breathe. Thus, they die.
Hence, A is true but R is false.
