Question

Assertion [A]: The wood of conifers is used in the manufacturing of paper and match boxes.

Reason [R]: The wood of conifers is soft and easy to cut.

• A. A is true but R is false.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Chir, cedar, and pine trees are found in coniferous forests. The wood of these conifers is soft and easy to cut. So, it can be made into pulp, which people use for manufacturing paper, match boxes, and packaging boxes.