Assertion: Fuel oil is better than coal for use in industries. Reason: It has a high calorific value than coal and does not leave smoke or ash on burning.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
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C
Assertion is true and Reason is false
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
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Solution
The correct option is C Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. Petroleum produces less CO2 emission than coal during production. It produces less CO2 than oil and coal. It is easily transported via pipelines, which reduces fuel cost for transportation.