Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Tides indicate the regular and periodic rise and fall in sea level.
Reason (R): Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of moon and earth.
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:

Remember that while the Sun is much larger than the Moon, the Moon is much closer to the Earth.
Because gravitational tidal force is inversely proportional to the cube of the distance, the Moon's tide-generating force is about 2.17 times stronger than the Sun's.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A