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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 46

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased. Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department. Choose the correct option. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true

  1. C

  2. B

  3. D

  4. A

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Answer: (D) A

Explanation

The assertion that forest cover has gradually decreased is true, and human encroachment on forest land is a real concern for forest departments. Encroachment (clearing forest for farming, settlements and other uses) is one of the direct reasons forest cover falls, so R correctly explains A.