Assertion: In a broad sense, watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed.
Reasoning: Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is option 1: Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Assertion: In a broad sense, watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. This is correct. This is factually correct and detailed — it lists what watershed management includes.
Reasoning: Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. Also correct .
Does R explains A: The Assertion describes the scope and components of watershed management (conservation, regeneration, judicious use of all resources). The Reasoning explains the underlying aim or purpose of this comprehensive approach – to achieve a balance between natural resources and societal needs. The fact that watershed management includes conservation, regeneration, and judicious use (as stated in the Assertion) is a key strategy to achieve the balance between natural resources and society (as stated in the Reasoning). Therefore, the Reasoning provides a strong justification for the broad and inclusive definition presented in the Assertion.
Conclusion: Both the Assertion and the Reasoning are correct, and the Reasoning provides a valid and direct explanation for the Assertion.