Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Interception is the process of precipitation caught by plant canopy.
Reason R: Interception loss is generally less in forest areas than agricultural crops.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Interception:
- Forests: 20-30% of rainfall intercepted.
- Crops: 5-10% of rainfall intercepted.
- Interception affects runoff and infiltration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Interception is a component of the hydrological cycle.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Assertion A:
Interception is the process where precipitation is caught by plant canopies (leaves, branches).
It is part of the hydrological cycle.
This statement is true.
Reason R:
Interception loss is generally more in forest areas than agricultural crops.
Forests have larger canopies with more surface area.
They intercept more rainfall (20-30% of total).
Agricultural crops have less canopy and lower interception (5-10%).
The statement says "less in forest areas" which is incorrect.
This statement is false.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, A is correct but R is not correct.
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