Question

Assertion: A country that was extremely rich in natural resources has mainly relied on oil extraction for revenue generation for several centuries. However, the scientists predict that the country may become poor in the future if other means of generating income are not devised.

Reason : Oil is a non-renewable resource, and it is likely to get exhausted if not used judiciously.

(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A is correct

Explanation:

Because it is true

Answer 2

The correct option is, (a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Oil is a nonrenewable resource that, if not used wisely, will eventually run out.
• For ages, a country with abundant natural resources has relied heavily on oil production for revenue generating.
• However, scientists anticipate that if other sources of income are not found, the country would become impoverished in the future.

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