Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Assertion and Reason
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Forest cutting is desirable from the point of view of soil erosion.
Reason R: Cutting of forests reduces the interception of rain water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A
Both A and R are true and r is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true
Answer
A is false but R is true
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) : A is false but R is true