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UPPCS · Question 62

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Population control is necessary to maintain the environment of the country. Reason (R): Due to the rapid increase in population, the environmental balance is maintained. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  2. (A) is false but (R) is true
  3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  4. (A) is true but (R) is false
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Answer: (D) (A) is true but (R) is false

Explanation

Rapid population growth disturbs, not maintains, environmental balance, so R is false while A is true.