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Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct code: Assertion (A): Coal washing results in increased generation efficiency and reduced investment costs. However, the use of washed coal in India is still limited. Reason (R): The limited establishment of coal washeries may be attributed to the perception that coal washing, by increasing the initial cost of fuel supply, would adversely impact the power plants in terms of 'merit order' scheduling.
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- 1(A) is false, but (R) is true.
- 2(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).✓
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
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