Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A):In the less developed countries of the world, indoor exposure to hazardous air pollutants is much more severe.
Reason (R):Traditional methods of cooking often involve fuels such as coal, wood, animal dung and kerosene.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
In less developed countries indoor air pollution is far more severe and causes heavy health damage.
The assertion is correct because homes there are often poorly ventilated and rely on open fires.
The reason is correct because traditional cooking burns coal, wood, animal dung and kerosene.
Burning these fuels indoors releases smoke, carbon monoxide and fine particles into living spaces.
Because these dirty fuels create the severe indoor exposure, the reason explains the assertion.
Such indoor smoke is a leading cause of respiratory illness among rural women and children.
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