Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Chronostratigraphy is concerned with the mutual time relationship of strat A. Reason (R): Formation, member and bed are units of chronostratigraphy.
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Formation, member and bed are lithostratigraphic units; chronostratigraphy deals with time-rock units.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is correct but R is not correct
A is not correct but R is correct
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The Correct Option isC
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
Chronostratigraphy deals with the age and time relationship of rock strata.
Step 1: Check Assertion.
Chronostratigraphy is concerned with the mutual time relationship of strata.
\[
A \text{ is correct}
\]
Step 2: Check Reason.
Formation, member and bed are lithostratigraphic units, not chronostratigraphic units.
\[
R \text{ is not correct}
\]
Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
\[
\therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)}
\]