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Assertion (A): India does not export natural rubber.

Assertion (A): India does not export natural rubber.
Reason (R): About 97% of India’s demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production.

(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:

(a)

Moderate

Explanation

India meets natural rubber demand domestically but does not export it. Hence, (A) is correct.