UKPSC PCS 2025 · Question 23 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Select the correct answer: Assertion (A): Uttarakhand is rich in forest and biodiversity. Reason (R): Topography and climate primarily determine the forest and biodiversity.

Environment

ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)Correct
C(A) is true, but (R) is false
D(A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer: B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Uttarakhand is forest- and biodiversity-rich, and this is primarily determined by its topography and climate, which correctly explains the assertion.

Source: UKPSC Combined Upper PCS Prelims 2025 GS (Paper-I) held 29-Jun-2025, Series-A (SDJ), via teachingninja.in; answers from UKPSC provisional answer key Series A (prepp.in)

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