NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Genetically modified crops can reduce the dependency on agrochemicals.
Reason (R): Traditional breeding techniques have failed to keep pace with the demand for crop improvement.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Genetically modified crops can reduce the use of agrochemicals, and the reason for their development is the inadequacy of traditional breeding techniques to meet the growing demand.
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