Geography
Assertion (A): We should burn the garbage to reduce the amount of waste.
Reason (R): Bad odour spreads from the open garbage which causes breathing problem.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
A is false but R is true.
Explanation — Burning garbage is not a safe method of waste disposal. It releases harmful gases and pollutants into the air, contributing to air pollution and health hazards. To reduce the amount of waste, we can follow a combination of sustainable waste management practices, such as recycle, reuse, segregation at source, and composting.
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- Name this phenomenon.
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- As a student of Geography explain the importance of celebrating noise pollution awareness day.
- According to you what can be the best way to celebrate it?
Assertion (A): One of the effective ways of preventing dengue is not letting the water to stagnate in house.
Reason (R): Stagnant water is a breeding place of mosquitoes.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.