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Question

Assertion (1): The Green Belt represents a planning concept for controlling the physical expansion of large cities.

Reason (R): It is an integral component of a city.
Codes:

  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 C: A is true but R is false

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A is true but R is false”.

While a green belt is related to a city, it's not considered an integral part of the city itself. It's a buffer zone outside the city limits.