Question

Assertion (A): Coal is a fossil fuel.

Reason(R): It is formed due to compression of inorganic material over millions of years.

Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explain (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
• C. (A) is true and (R) is false
• D. (A) is false and (R) is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(A) is true and (R) is false

In India, Coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel. It is formed due to compression of plant material over millions of years.