Assertion (A): Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout human history.

Reason (R): Water from rivers is a basic natural resource, essential for various human activities.

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is correct but (R) is wrong.

(A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

answer is A.

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In the above question, Both Assertion and Reason are correct.
Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout human history. River water is a natural resource essential for various human activities. The river banks have long been a popular destination for locals. Major cities grew up on the bank of some vital rivers. Rivers are essential for irrigation, navigation, and energy production. The river water is used for irrigational purposes. Multipurpose dams were constructed on the rivers to provide hydroelectricity, irrigation facilities, navigation, afforestation, etc.

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