Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : In India, females have higher life expectancy than the  males.
Reason (R) : Females receive a better diet.

E. BOTH A AND R ARE FALSE.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky.
Reason (R) : Carbon dioxide sullies the water.

C. A IS TRUE BUT R IS FALSE.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Earthworms are not good for agriculture.
Reason (R) : Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

D. A IS FALSE BUT R IS TRUE.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.
Reason (R) : Obesity is caused by excessive intake of carbohydrates.

C. A IS TRUE BUT R IS FALSE.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew near the rivers.
Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.

B. BOTH A AND R ARE TRUE BUT R IS NOT THE CORRECT EXPLANATION OF A.