Question

Assertion A: The first shorter cycle is from precipitation into the soil and then as evaporation and transpiration back to the atmosphere is called blue water.
Reason R: The second cycle or green water follows longer path from precipitation through soil moisture, ground water and rivers to the soil.
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:

Green water: soil moisture used by plants.
Blue water: surface and groundwater.
Green water cycle is shorter than blue water.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D