Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):
Some of the factors that are involved in soil formation are also responsible for soil erosion. Reason (R):
Strong winds and flowing water help in soil formation through weathering of rocks. The uncovered loose soil gets eroded and carried away by the winds to other places. When rain falls on the unprotected top soil, water washes it down into the streams and rivers. Choose the correct 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:

Wind and water help form soil but can also erode fertile topsoil.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Natural agents such as wind and water contribute both to soil formation and soil erosion.

Step 1:
Factors like wind, rain, and flowing water participate in breaking rocks into soil particles and may also remove soil from land surfaces. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
The reason correctly explains how wind and water help in weathering and also cause erosion by carrying away loose topsoil. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3:
The reason directly explains why the same factors responsible for soil formation can also cause soil erosion.

Step 4:
Hence, both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason correctly explains Assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]