Consider the following:
Statement I: Fertiliser subsidies in India have not contributed to increasing crop yields over the years.
Statement II: The overuse of subsidized nitrogen-based fertilisers like urea has disrupted the NPK balance and degraded soil health.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
3
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
4
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
5
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