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In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. 

Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow


A) if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B) if both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C) if A is true but R is false;

D) if A is false but R is true

E) If both A and R are false

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the Year. Thus, R correctly explains A.

Hence the answer is (a).