Question

Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A) : Iron technology played a crucial role in the expansion of the Aryans into the Gangetic Valley. Reason (R) : The Gangetic valley had thick vegetation which could be cleared only by implements of strong metal The correct answer is : 1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 3) (A) is true but (R) is false 4) (A) is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

Answer is 2

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Answer 2

Answer: Option (2)

Explanation:

Assertion: A fact or a belief.

Reason: A reason for the fact or belief.

Iron playing a crucial role in the expansion of Aryans into Gangetic valley is the assertion. The reason for Iron playing a crucial role could be because of the thick vegetation in the Gangetic valley that could be cleared only by using some strong materials. So, the reason could be right. Hence, the answer is option (2).