Assertion (A): India is adopting non-conventional methods to produce sustainable electricity.

Reason (R): Nuclear power needs to be handled carefully to avoid dangerous consequences.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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A is true, but R is false.

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A is false, but R is true.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Energy shortages still prevail in the country due to inadequate generation and distribution as well as inefficient use of electricity. Determined to supply electricity to every poor and marginal family, India has started adapting non-conventional methods to produce sustainable electricity.

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Assertion (A): India is adopting non-conventional methods to produce sustainable electricity. Reason (R): Nuclear power needs to be handled carefully to avoid dangerous consequences.

Assertion (A): India is adopting non-conventional methods to produce sustainable electricity.

Reason (R): Nuclear power needs to be handled carefully to avoid dangerous consequences.