Assertion [A] : Tamilnadu state climate change knowledge management cell helps in developing climate adaptation strategies and supports decision - making processes. Reason [R] : It provides climate vulnerability assessments climate knowledge portals and sector-wise information on climate change impacts.
Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Under the Tamil Nadu State Action Plan on Climate Change, a State Climate Change Knowledge Management Cell has been set up (under the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests) to act as a hub of climate information for the State.
The cell prepares climate vulnerability assessments, hosts climate knowledge portals and compiles sector-wise information on impacts in agriculture, water, coasts, health and other sectors. So the Reason is true.
It is precisely this information base that helps departments design adaptation strategies and take informed decisions, so the Assertion is true and the Reason correctly explains it.
Hence, Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].
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