3 DEC SS Q.42

0. Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R).
Assertion (A): The impact of natural disasters does not depend on socio-economic factors.
Reason (R): Natural disasters do not discriminate between people of a society and other communities.
In the light of the above two statements. choose the correct option:

  • Option : D
  • Explanation : The impact of natural disasters is magnified among the lower socio-economic stratum as their means of protection , resistance, survival. and subsistence are low. It means the impact is very much dependent on socio-economic factors. So. Assertion (A) is false. However. natural disasters befall everyone in the affected area regardless of their allegiance to particular societies and communities. So, Reason (R) is correct.
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