MCQ
Two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: Azotobacter fixes nitrogen in symbiotic form.
Reason: Azotobacter form root nodules in the roots of leguminous plants.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true but reason is false.
  • Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both assertion and reason are false.

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