Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) A is true but R is false.
Explanation:
Assertion (A):
“Government of India has banned more than 10 years old Diesel Vehicles on the roads of Delhi.”
True.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and later the Supreme Court of India directed that diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years should not be allowed to ply in Delhi-NCR due to severe air pollution concerns.
This order is part of India’s environmental protection and air quality control measures.
“Government of India has banned more than 10 years old Diesel Vehicles on the roads of Delhi.”
True.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and later the Supreme Court of India directed that diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years should not be allowed to ply in Delhi-NCR due to severe air pollution concerns.
This order is part of India’s environmental protection and air quality control measures.
Reason (R):
“Diesel prices have increased in the past few years.”
False.
The ban was not related to diesel prices, but rather to air pollution and the harmful emissions produced by older diesel engines (high levels of particulate matter and NOx).
“Diesel prices have increased in the past few years.”
False.
The ban was not related to diesel prices, but rather to air pollution and the harmful emissions produced by older diesel engines (high levels of particulate matter and NOx).
Hence, the reason given (R) is incorrect and does not explain the assertion.
Final Answer: (C) A is true but R is false.
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