Question

Assertion (A): Nuclear energy is the most reliable source of energy.

Reason (R): Nuclear fuels are less affected by fluctuating fuel prices than the more volatile industries like oil and natural gas.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

Explanation:

Nuclear energy is considered reliable because it can produce a large amount of continuous electricity without interruption. Nuclear fuels are also less affected by price fluctuations compared to oil and natural gas. However, fuel price stability does not fully explain why nuclear energy is the most reliable source.