Question

Assertion (A): The Primary sector directly relies on natural resources.

Reason (R): Agriculture, fishing, mining are primary sector activities. 

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation:

Assertion (A): Primary sector directly relies on natural resources. This is true because activities in the primary sector, such as farming, fishing, and mining, depend directly on natural elements like land, water, and minerals.

Reason (R): Agriculture, fishing, and mining are primary sector activities. This is also true because all these activities involve the use of natural resources.