Consider the following:Assertion (A): Kharif crops are more susceptible to pest attacks compared to Rabi crops. Reason (R): Humid and warm climate is more favorable to rapid crop growth than humid and cool climate. Which of the following is correct?

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The correct answer is Both A and R are correct, but R does not explain A.. Assertion (A) is Correct: Kharif crops (grown during the monsoon season, June–October) generally face higher pest and disease pressure than Rabi crops (grown in winter, October–March). The high moisture and temperature levels during the monsoon create an ideal breeding ground for insects, fungi, and bacteria.Reason (R) is Correct: It is a biological fact that humid and warm conditions accelerate the metabolic rates of plants, leading to rapid growth. In contrast, the cool, dry air of the Rabi season slows down physiological processes.Does R explain A?While both statements are factually true, Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A). The reason why Kharif crops are more susceptible to pests is that the warm and humid climate favors the growth and multiplication of pests and pathogens, not because it favors the rapid growth of the crops themselves. In fact, rapid crop growth can sometimes help a plant outpace certain types of damage, but it isn't the cause of the increased pest population.

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Both A and R are correct, and R explains A.

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A is correct, R is incorrect.

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A is incorrect, R is correct.

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Assertion (A): Kharif crops are more susceptible to pest attacks compared to Rabi crops.
Reason (R): Humid and warm climate is more favorable to rapid crop growth than humid and cool climate.

Which of the following is correct?

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