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Q.

Given below are two statements. One labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : Vertical velocity often equals or exceeds horizontal velocity in mesoscale meteorological systems.

Reason (R) : Rising thermals are susceptible to undergo non-hydrostatic processes such as buoyant acceleration or acceleration through a narrow mountain pass.

[A] Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
[B] Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
[C] (A) is true, but (R) is false.
[D] (A) is false and (R) is true.
Answer & Explanation

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