MCQ
For two statements are given $-$ one labelled Assertion $(A)$ and the other labelled Reason $(R).$ Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $\ce{(a), (b), (c)}$ and $(d)$ as given below :
Assertion : $\text{DDT}$ can pass along food chain from crops to man or other animals and harm them.
Reason : $\text{DDT}$ is non $-$ biodegradable and cannot be metabolized within bodies of living organisms and accumulates in their bodies.
  • Both $A$ and $R$ are true, and $R$ is correct explanation of the assertion.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true, but $R$ is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • C
    $A$ is true, but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false, but $R$ is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both $A$ and $R$ are true, and $R$ is correct explanation of the assertion.

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