Question

In this question, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . 1. Assertion : The crude oil reserves are going down for the entire world, and the countries need to find substitute fuel for crude oil.Reason : A country that is dependent on imports for crude oil will demand more crude oil in the future. Read the above statements carefully and choose the correct option. *

1 point

If Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

If Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

If Assertion is true, but reason is false.

If Both assertion and reason are false.

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Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

It is because if the crude oil reserves depleted then it will be necessary to find alternative sources and the countries depending on other countries for crude oil will demand more.

Answer 2

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

Assertion: The crude oil reserves are going down for the entire world, and the countries need to find substitute fuel for crude oil.

• This statement is true.
• Crude oil reserves were formed from the immense pressure applied on the fossils and remains of dead plants and animals, millions of years ago.
• The formation of crude oil is a long and tedious process in nature. The rate of formation of oil is much less than the rate of its depletion.
• Hence, it is a non-renewable source of energy. So, its reserves are going down and alternative sources need to be found.

Reason: A country that is dependent on imports for crude oil will demand more crude oil in the future.

• This statement is true.
• From the aforementioned points for Assertion, it follows that a country will need to import more crude oil as its reserves get depleted.
• This high demand is likely to hike up prices.

Therefore, we can conclude that Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.