Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In Russia, railways account for about 40 percent of the country's total transport. Reason (R): Trans-Siberian Railway is a major rail route of Russia. 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:

The Trans-Siberian Railway is a major route, but the 40 percent share in the assertion is not correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• We must judge the Assertion about the share of railways in Russia's transport and the Reason about the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is false: the figure of 40 percent given for the share of railways in Russia's total transport is incorrect (railways carry a far larger share).

• Reason (R) is true: the Trans-Siberian Railway is a major rail route of Russia.

• This agrees with the NTA final answer key.

Step 3: Final Answer:
A is false but R is true. The correct option is (D).