Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): If a building scores 57 then that building will get 2 star GRIHA certification.
Reason (R): To get two star GRIHA certification one must score in between 61--70. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

GRIHA Ratings are based on sustainability performance scores. Remember:
• Higher score $\rightarrow$ Higher star rating
• GRIHA focuses on energy, water, and environmental performance Always verify score ranges carefully in certification-related questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is India’s national rating system for green buildings. Buildings are awarded star ratings based on their sustainability performance and total score achieved in evaluation criteria such as:
• Energy efficiency,
• Water conservation,
• Waste management,
• Sustainable materials,
• Indoor environmental quality. Higher scores correspond to higher GRIHA star ratings.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion (A).
The assertion states that a building scoring: \[ 57 \] will receive a 2-star GRIHA certification. However, a score of 57 does not fall under the 2-star category. Hence, Assertion (A) is incorrect.

Step 2: Analyze Reason (R).
According to the GRIHA rating system: \[ 61\text{--}70 \] marks are generally required for obtaining a 2-star GRIHA certification. Therefore, Reason (R) is correct.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate option.
Since Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct, the correct answer is: \[ {(A)\; \text{is not correct but}\; (R)\; \text{is correct}} \]