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Question

Assertion (A): Deserts can be potential source for generating sustainable energy.
Reason (R): Deserts receive more energy from the sun in six hours than mankind consumes in a year.
Select The correct answer from the codes given below:

  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:

Option A: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).”.

The reason supports the assertion because the abundant sunlight in deserts makes them prime candidates for sustainable energy generation.