Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Smog refers to heavily polluted air that forms in cities during winter.
Reason (R) : It is the emission of CH$_4$ and aerosols from the burning of fossils.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Classic Smog = Smoke + Fog + SO$_2$. It happens in Winter.
Photochemical Smog = Sunlight + NO$_x$ + VOCs. It happens in Summer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C