Examine the statements below and choose the correct answer:
 
1. Assertion (A) - In India, there is increase in land area that is cultivable.

Reasoning (R) - Thus, high yielding option through improvement in crop variety, management of crop production and management in crop protection was adopted.
 
2. Assertion (A) - Plants like guar are cultivated, grown, and mulched by ploughing into the soil before sowing the main crop seed.

Reasoning (R) - The mulched crops turn into a fertiliser.