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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Mosses with Lichens decompose rocks making the substrate suitable for the growth of higher plants. Reason: Since, mosses form dense mats on soil, they reduce the impact of falling rain and prevent soil erosion.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
Mosses along with the Lichens decompose rocks making the substrate suitable for her growth of higher plants. Since mosses form dense mats on the soil, they reduce the impact of falling rain and prevent soil erosion.