Assertion: Industrial waste can lead to soil pollution.
Reasoning: Industrial waste contains harmful chemicals and substances that can be released into the soil, causing soil pollution.
Both assertion and reasoning are true and reasoning is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Both assertion and reasoning are true but reasoning is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is true but reasoning is false.
Assertion is false but reasoning is true.
Industrial waste contains various toxic chemicals and substances that can contaminate the soil. When this waste is disposed of in the environment, it can lead to soil pollution. The reasoning provided correctly explains the assertion that industrial waste can cause soil pollution.