Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Himalayan region comes in very high and high damage risk zones of earthquakes.
Reason (R): Himalayas are located on the constructive plate margin.
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:

Himalayas = Collision = Convergent/Destructive boundary. Constructive boundaries are usually found on ocean floors where seafloor spreading occurs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C