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Question
Assertion (A): Karst topography is formed in the regions of limestone rocks.
Reason (R): Karst topography is formed as a result of physical weathering.
Options
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.
MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution
A is true and R is false.
Explanation:
Karst topography is indeed formed in regions of limestone rocks (A is true). However, it is caused mainly by chemical weathering through the dissolution of limestone by acidic water, not by physical weathering (R is false).
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