Question

6. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.

Assertion (A): Crude oil reserves in the entire world are depleting, we need to find a sustainable substitute for it.

Reason (R): Oil and petrol prices are increasing day by day.

Options:

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

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

C. A is true but R is false.

D. A is false but R is true​

Answer 1

Explanation:

option c is the ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅correct answer

Answer 2

Let us consider each statement individually first.

Assertion: Crude oil reserves in the entire world are depleting, we need to find a sustainable substitute for it.

• This statement is correct. Crude oil reserves are a limited non-renewable source of energy. They have formed millions of years ago when dead plants and animals were subject to harsh conditions.
• They are depleting due to over-exploitation and lack of other viable choices. We need to look for other sustainable choices as we cannot rely on crude oil reserves forever.

Hence, the Assertion is correct.

Reason: Oil and petrol prices are increasing day by day.

• This statement is correct. Oil and petrol prices are increasing in every country due to their depleting quantities.
• As countries realise how scarce these resources are becoming, they hike up the price while exporting them. Thus these commodities are becoming expensive for countries that have to import them.

Hence, the Reason is also correct.

From the above explanations, it is clear that the correct option is

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