Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):
Coal is the world's most abundant fossil fuel that is non-renewable. When and if exhausted, it has to be replaced with other forms of energy. Reason (R):
Energy conservation can reduce energy demands without noticeably changing standard of living. Choose the correct 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:

Coal is non-renewable because it forms very slowly over millions of years.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B