Geography
Assertion (A): Landslide is a common phenomenon of Alps, Himalaya, Andes and Rockies.
Reason (R): These are young fold mountains under which plates are always in movement.
- 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.
Earthquakes
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — In the young-fold mountains like Andes, Rockies, Alps and the Himalayas, plates are always in movement causing frequent earthquakes. These earthquakes result into landslides.
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Why according to you is the reason for the common occurrence of earthquakes in Taiwan?
Assertion (A): Earthquake is a violent catastrophic event.
Reason (R): It is caused when plates are colliding with each other.
- 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.