Question

Assertion [A]: A rock-like structure is formed inside the Amarnath cave.

Reason [R]: Water drops that fall from the roof of the cave freeze and eventually expand vertically.

• A. [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the incorrect justification for [A]
• B. [A] and [R] are untrue
• C. [A] is true, but [R] is incorrect and is not the correct justification for [A]
• D. [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct justification for [A]

Answer 1

The correct option is D [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct justification for [A]

The Amarnath Cave is located at Anantnag district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated at an altitude of roughly 3,900 metres. The height of the cave itself is said be about 130 metres. A rock-like structure is formed inside the cave due to the freezing of water drops that drip down from the roof of the cave. This structure eventually grows vertically as more drops freeze over.