In the following question, a statement of assertion (A) Is followed by a statement of reason (R)
A: If you burn a plant, its nitrogenous component is given off as ammonia and other gases.
R: Hydroponics does not allow plants to grow well if they are supplied with all the mineral nutrients they need.
If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)
If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)
If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)
The preferred method for determining the mineral requirement of a plant is called hydroponics ( or water culture ) . Hydroponics allows plants to grow well if they are supplied with all the mineral nutrients they need. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.