Question

Assertion (A): Nuclear plants should be located away from towns and cities.

Reason (R): Leakage of nuclear radiation is very dangerous.

पर्याय

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct reason for A.

• A is true, and R is false.

• A is false, and R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

Explanation:

Because leakage of nuclear radiation can cause immediate deaths, long‑term health effects, and widespread environmental contamination, nuclear plants are sited away from towns and cities to minimise risk to people and the environment.