Biology · MICROBES IN HUMAN WELFARE

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Untreated sewage is frequently discharged directly into rivers, leading to severe water pollution and water-borne diseases. Reason (R): The number of sewage treatment plants constructed across urban areas has increased proportionally to match the massive generation of sewage from increasing urbanization. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
4. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.