Geography
Assertion (A): The use and throw concept is a significant cause of waste accumulation.
Reason (R): With development in technology today waste generation is increasing.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Waste Accumulation Impact
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Answer
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
Explanation — Assertion (A) is true because the "use and throw" culture leads to rapid disposal of items, especially plastics and electronics, contributing significantly to waste accumulation.
Reason (R) is also true; technological development has led to increased production and consumption, which in turn increases waste generation.
However, R does not directly explain A—the "use and throw" mindset is a social and consumer behaviour issue, not just a result of technological development.
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