Question

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
• 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

Hint:

Watershed development: top to bottom approach.
Upper reaches: forests, need protection.
Reduces runoff and soil erosion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A