Read the statements (A) and (R) about earthquakes and choose the correct option given below.
Assertion (A): Greatest damage is usually closest to the Epiccentre.
Reason (R): The strength of the earthquake decreases away from the centre.
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true but (R) is false.
4
Both (A) and (R) are false.