Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The leakage losses are less when water supply is intermittent.
Reason (R): Pressure is less in intermittent water supply.
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:

While intermittent supply reduces leakage, it increases the risk of contamination! When pipes are empty, a vacuum can form, sucking in sewage or groundwater through the very leaks that weren't leaking water out.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A