2009 · Q118
Assertion (A)Physiological density is preferable to arithmetic density as an index of population density.
Reason (R)Physiological density is based on arable land while arithmetic density is based on total area.
General KnowledgeGeography
- ABoth A and R true; R explains A
- BBoth A and R true; R does not explain A
- CA true but R false
- DA false but R true
Explanation
The assertion as framed is not accepted (A is false); the definitions in R are true.