Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Free silica occurs in soil s quartz and opal.
Reason (R) : Quartz consists of a continuous framework of silica tetrahedra.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Hint:

Quartz is highly resistant to chemical weathering, making it the most dominant mineral in the sand and silt fractions of highly weathered soils.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B