Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture
NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Genetically modified crops can help reduce the use of agrochemicals. | Reason (R): Traditional breeding techniques have been sufficient to meet the increasing demand for food supply.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Genetically modified crops can reduce the need for agrochemicals, but traditional breeding techniques have not been sufficient to meet the growing food demand, as stated in the NCERT context.
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