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Assertion (A): The absence of proper waste management leads to the spread of diseases. Reason (R): Accumulation of waste controls the breeding of insects and rodents.

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Question

Assertion (A): The absence of proper waste management leads to the spread of diseases.

Reason (R): Accumulation of waste controls the breeding of insects and rodents.

Options

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

  • Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  • A is true, but R is false.

  • A is false, but R is true.

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Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

A is true, but R is false.

Explanation:

The absence of proper waste management leads to the accumulation of waste, which provides favourable conditions for the breeding of insects and rodents. These pests can spread various diseases. Therefore, Assertion (A) is true, while Reason (R) is false because the accumulation of waste promotes rather than controls the breeding of insects and rodents.

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Chapter 17: Waste Management Part II - Need for Waste Management and Methods of Safe Disposal - Exercises [Page 320]

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Austine Vas, Hemant M. Pednekar, Vidhya Malar Geography Our Earth [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 17 Waste Management Part II - Need for Waste Management and Methods of Safe Disposal
Exercises | Q II. 3. | Page 320
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