Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A) : The Himalayas are result of tectonic activity along the convergent plate margins.
Reason (R) : In Tertiary period, convergence of Indian Plate with Australian Plate compressed the sediments of Tethys Sea.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Answer 2

The correct option is (C): (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.