UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 32 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Himalayas are still rising. Reason (R): The Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

General Knowledge

ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
B(A) is false, but (R) is true.
CBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).Correct
D(A) is true, but (R) is false.

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

Explanation

Assertion (A) : The Himalayas are indeed still rising due to tectonic activity. Reason (R) : The rise is caused by the Indian tectonic plate colliding with the Eurasian plate , resulting in ongoing uplift of the mountain range.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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