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Assertion “A”: Hails damage the standing crops.

Reason “R”: In India, hails occur only during the winter season

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2018 Home Science Question Paper (08-Jul-2018)
The correct answer is

“A” is true, but “R” is false.

Let's analyze the Assertion and the Reason given in the question.

  1. Assertion (A): "Hails damage the standing crops."
    • This statement is true. Hails are essentially balls or lumps of ice that fall from thunderstorms. When these hailstones fall on standing crops, they can be extremely damaging due to their size and velocity, leading to significant agricultural losses.
  2. Reason (R): "In India, hails occur only during the winter season."
    • This statement is false. In India, hails can occur during different seasons, particularly during the pre-monsoon and monsoon periods, not just in winter. They often accompany thunderstorms, which can happen in spring and early summer.

By analyzing both statements:

  • The assertion is true because hailstones can cause damage to crops.
  • The reason is false because hail can occur in various seasons, not limited to winter.

Therefore, the correct option is:

“A” is true, but “R” is false.

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