Question

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A) is correct because tides are indeed the regular rise and fall of sea levels. However, Reason (R) is incorrect. While tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon, it is the gravitational pull of both the moon and the sun that affects tides, not just the moon and sea level