Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): India is one of the greatest Sea Powers of the World Reason (R): The Indian Ocean washes its shores on the three sides. In the context of above, which one of the following is correct?
Verified Answer
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
Explanation:
Both statements are true: India is a significant sea power, and the Indian Ocean washes its shores on three sides. However, the reason (R) merely describes India's geographical location; it does not explain *why* India is a great sea power. A nation's sea power depends on its naval strength, maritime trade, strategic location, and geopolitical influence.