Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra are the least susceptible to high intensity forest fires. Reason (R): The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 identifies Garhchiroli, Kandhamal and Bijapur as the most affected districts to forest fires. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• 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:

In Assertion-Reason questions, do not assume both statements are true. Check each statement independently before checking explanation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D