Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of two statements, one labeled as 'Assertion (A)' and the other labeled as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Though lignite is supposed to be of poor quality, Indian lignite is considered to be better in quality. Reason (R): The Indian lignite has less ash content than coal and is consistent in quality.

  1. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation for assertion

  2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation for assertion

  3. if assertion is true but reason is false

  4. if assertion is false but reason is true
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Both the given statements are correct and reason is the correct explanation for assertion. Among the four varieties of coal - Anthracite, bituminous, lignite and peat - the first two varieties are considered superior in quality, while lignite and peat are considered inferior. But, Indian lignite is considered to be better in quality owing to its less ash content.

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