Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra are the least susceptible to high intensity forest fires. Reason (R): The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 identifies Garhchiroli, Kandhamal and Bijapur as the most affected districts to forest fires. 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:

In Assertion-Reason questions, do not assume both statements are true. Check each statement independently before checking explanation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Forest fire susceptibility depends on forest cover, dry biomass, temperature, human activities, and climatic conditions.

Step 1: Checking Assertion (A).
The assertion says that Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra are least susceptible to high intensity forest fires. This is not correct because many forest regions in these states are vulnerable to forest fires. \[ \text{Assertion (A)} = \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 2: Checking Reason (R).
The reason mentions forest-fire-affected districts such as Garhchiroli, Kandhamal, and Bijapur. These are known forested regions where forest fire risk is significant. \[ \text{Reason (R)} = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Selecting the correct option.
Since Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct, the correct option is (D). Therefore, the correct answer is (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.