In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.
Assertion (A)- Thermal power plants emit large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane which causes a great deal of pollution.
Reason (R)- Hydroelectric projects inundate forests and interfere with the natural flow of water in catchment areas and the river basins.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4: (A) Is false but (R) is true.
Assertion (A)- Thermal power plants emit large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane which causes a great deal of pollution. This is false. Thermal power plants emit large quantities of carbon dioxide which is a green house gas. Methane (CH₄) is not a major emission from thermal power plants.
Reason (R)- Hydroelectric projects inundate forests and interfere with the natural flow of water in catchment areas and the river basins. This is true.