In the question given below there are 2

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

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)- Non-renewable resources are abundant in nature.

Reason (R)- Conventional source of energy will get exhausted after several years of usage.

Options:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

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

(A) Is true but (R) is false.

(A) Is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer:

(A) Is false but (R) is true.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: (A) Is false but (R) is true.

Explanation:

Assertion (A): "Non-renewable resources are abundant in nature" is false because non-renewable resources are limited and can be depleted over time.
Reason (R): "Conventional source of energy will get exhausted after several years of usage" is true because conventional energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas are finite and will eventually run out.