Geography · Indian Rivers and Natural Disasters
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In the North Indian Plains, the frequency and intensity of floods have increased considerably over the last few decades. Reason R: There has been a reduction in the depth of river channels due to the heavy deposition of silt on river beds. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1A is not correct but R is correct
- 2A is correct but R is not correct
- 3Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A✓
Correct answer
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
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