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Q: Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements pertaining to lining of canals, labelled as Assertion and Reason. Assertion: The expenditure on lining depends on the availability of construction materials and transportation charges. Reason: To reduce the expenditure on lining, materials which are available in the vicinity of the project should be utilized.
  • A. Both Assertion and Reason are false.
  • B. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • C. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
  • D. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Correct Answer: Option D - Assertion:– The expenditure on lining depends on the availability of construction materials and transportation charges. Reason: To reduce the expenditure on lining, materials which are available in the vicinity of the project should be utilized. • Assertion and Reason both are correct.
D. Assertion:– The expenditure on lining depends on the availability of construction materials and transportation charges. Reason: To reduce the expenditure on lining, materials which are available in the vicinity of the project should be utilized. • Assertion and Reason both are correct.

Explanations:

Assertion:– The expenditure on lining depends on the availability of construction materials and transportation charges. Reason: To reduce the expenditure on lining, materials which are available in the vicinity of the project should be utilized. • Assertion and Reason both are correct.