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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read them carefully and choose the correct option…

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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read them carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): “Waterway is an important mode of transport both for passengers and cargo traffic in India.”
Reason (R): “It is fuel efficient and eco-friendly mode of transport.”

a

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

b

Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).

c

(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

d

(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

✓ Correct answer: a)

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

Explanation

Assertion (A) is correct; waterways are an important mode of transport for both passengers and cargo traffic in India. Reason (R) is also correct; water transport is described as the cheapest means, being fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. R serves as the correct explanation for A, as these benefits contribute to its importance.

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