Assertion (A): The main constituent of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas is methane. Reason (R): Methane can be used directly for burning in homes and factories where it can be supplied through pipelines.

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2005

(a)

A is false but R is true

(b)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true but R is false

(d)

A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

(d)

Explanation

The assertion is false as LPG’s main constituents are propane and butane; the reason is true as methane can be used directly.