Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Indian Ocean has become the Military bases of many big powers. Reason (R): There is strong geo-political benefits in Indian Ocean and adjacent countries. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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 Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. The Indian Ocean's strategic location and rich resources provide significant geopolitical advantages, which is precisely why major powers seek to establish military bases and influence in the region. Thus, R correctly explains A.