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Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: In a typical watershed project, development is started at the top of drainage basin and proceeds down the slopes to lowlands

Reason R: Upper reaches in the watershed are occupied mostly by forests which are often degraded and most in need of repair: also treating upper parts of basin reduce runoff and thus protects lower lands.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C A is true but R is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D A is false but R is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

In watershed project, development is started at the top of drainage basin and proceeds down the slopes to lowlands. The upper areas are occupied mostly by forests which are often degraded and most in need of repair, also treating upper parts of basin reduce runoff and thus protects lower land

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