Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Basel convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted in 1989. Reason (R): This treaty regulates the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and obliges its parties to ensure that such wastes are managed and disposed in an environmentally sound manner. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• 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:

The Basel Convention is related to control of transboundary movement and environmentally sound disposal of hazardous wastes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Basel Convention is an international treaty related to hazardous waste management and transboundary movement of hazardous wastes.

Step 1: Checking Assertion (A).
The Basel Convention was adopted in 1989. This statement is correct. \[ \text{Basel Convention} \Rightarrow \text{Adopted in 1989} \]

Step 2: Checking Reason (R).
The treaty regulates movement of hazardous wastes across national boundaries and ensures environmentally sound disposal. This is also correct. \[ \text{Hazardous waste movement} \Rightarrow \text{Regulation and safe disposal} \]

Step 3: Checking explanation.
Reason (R) explains the purpose and nature of the Basel Convention. It correctly supports the assertion. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.