Question 3 - Assertion Reasoning - Chapter 5 Class 10 Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources - Geography

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Assertion (A): Iron ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of India.

Reason (R): India is rich in good quality Iron ore.

 

Answer :

So, the correct answer is (A) : Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true  and reason (R) is the correct explanation of  assertion (A).  

Explanation :

  •   Assertion (A): Iron ore is the basic mineral and the  backbone of India. India has different varieties or iron ore like Hematite and Magnetite,so this is True.
  •   Reason (R) : India is rich in good quality Iron ore. This is also True.
  • And, India relies heavily on its iron ore reserves to meet its requirements in the electrical industry, so, R is the correct explanation of A.

Thus,

  • Assertion is true
  • Reason is true
  • Reasoning is the correct explanation for Assertion 

 So, the correct answer is (a)

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