Multiple choice

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative. Assertion (A): Large reserves of natural gas have been discovered in the Krishna-Godavari Basin. Reason (R): Andaman and Nicobar islands have large reserves of Petroleum.

  1. A is true, R is false

  2. A is false, R is true

  3. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A is true as the discoveries have been made in Blocks 982, D3, D6 and D9 in the Krishna-Godavari basin, off the Andhra coast. R is false as no such reserve has been found.

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