Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Renewable energy resources include solar energy, hydropower, biomass, tidal, wind and geothermal energy. Reason (R): Hydroelectric power has emerged as one of the primary renewable energy sources that can help in reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Hint:

\[ \boxed{ \text{Renewable Energy} = \text{Solar + Wind + Hydro + Biomass + Tidal + Geothermal} } \] Mnemonic: “SWHBTG = Six Major Renewable Sources.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Assertion lists the major renewable energy resources. The Reason is also true because hydropower reduces dependence on fossil fuels, but it explains only one renewable source and does not explain why all the listed resources are renewable.

Step 1: Evaluate Assertion (A). \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is True}} \]

Step 2: Evaluate Reason (R). \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is True}} \]

Step 3: Relation between A and R. The reason is true but is not the correct explanation of the assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]