Question

    Statement (A): Odisha has the largest cyclone-prone area

    in India. Reason (R): The reason is that the vast delta area in the state experiences frequent cyclones. Choose the correct answer from the codes below:
    A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is correct, but R is false. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false, but R is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement (A) is correct as Odisha is indeed one of the states most affected by cyclones in India due to its location on the east coast. • Statement (R) is also correct because Odisha's vast delta region, particularly the Mahanadi Delta, faces frequent cyclonic storms, making it a cyclone-prone region. Thus, Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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