Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A): The locational - climatic factors put Mackinder's Heartland at a relative disadvantage as compared to certain other larger and well to do areas of the world.
Reasons (R): Heartland was a region of permanent difficulties because of its location and resultant extreme climate.
In the light of the above Statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
4
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct