Assertion and Reason - Tides
CMAT 2024 · Logical Reasoning · Medium · Verbal Reasoning
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Tides indicate the regular and periodic rise and fall in the sea level. Reasons (R) : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sea level.
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
C
Explanation
Assertion (A) is factually correct. Reason (R) is false because tides are caused by gravitational pulls of the moon and sun, not sea level.
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