Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils. Reason (R) : Alluvial soils are very fertile.
Correct Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Alluvial soils comprising of silt and sand carried down by the rivers, are very fertile. However, cotton is grown in black soil that suits its mineral requirements