Question

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.

Assertion (A): There has been a significant increase in global airfares post Russia - Ukraine war.

Reason (R): Higher fuel prices in the international market due to war.

पर्याय

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

• Both A & R are true and R explains A.

• Both A & R are true but R does not explain A.

Answer 1

Both A & R are true and R explains A.

Explanation:

1. Following the Russia-Ukraine war, global airfares increased significantly. This is because the conflict-affected supply networks, resulting in shortages and higher costs in various industries, including air travel.
2. One of the primary causes for the increase in airfares is the rise in international fuel prices, which has resulted from the war, as Russia is a significant exporter of oil and gas.