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Question

Given below are two statements:

Assertion [A]: Climate change is leading to an increase in social tension in India.
Reason [RI: The frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events will have serious repercussions on food security.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

  1. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason of [A]
  2. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is not the correct reason of [A]
  3. [A] is true but [R] is false
  4. [A] is false but [R] is true

Answer:

Option A: Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason of [A]

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason of [A]”.

Climate change is leading to an increase in social tension in India, and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are a significant contributor to this. These events can disrupt agriculture, leading to food shortages and price hikes. This, in turn, can lead to social unrest, particularly among vulnerable populations.