Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Eastern coast of India produces more rice than the Western coast. Reason (R): Eastern coast receives more rainfall than the Western coast.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both A and R are individually true, but R is not a correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true, but R is false.

  4. A is false, but R is true.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assertion is true, but reason is false. The western coast receives more rainfall than the eastern coast, but the temperature range of 20-27°C, heavily-clayed soil quality and rainfall are the factors found in Eastern coast which are more suitable for rice cultivation.

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