Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The volume of tree can be estimated using a trunk cylinder form with a forms factor.
Reason (R) : The form factor adjustments for the tree trunk actual shape (tapering) is compared to a perfect cylinder as tree trunk aren't perfect cylinder.
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 explation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Tree Form Factor Formula: \[ f = \frac{\text{Actual Tree Volume } (V)}{\text{Basal Area } (S) \times \text{Height } (h)} \] Since trees taper toward the top, $f$ is always less than 1 (typically $0.4--0.6$).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A