UGC NET Environmental Science Q37

Question

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Beneath the surface horizons, the subsoil, usually have a lower organic content and higher concentration of mineral particles.
Reason R: Subsoil is generally made up of weathered rock fragments.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.