Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew near the rivers.Reason (R) : The main occupat

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew near the rivers.
Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.

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.

E. Both A and R are false

Answer: B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Most ancient civilisations grew near the rivers, because of fertile land and availability of water necessary for agriculture, the main occupation of man.

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Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew near the rivers.Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.

Choose the correct alternative from the following : - Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew near the rivers.
Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.