The question consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’:
Assertion (A): Tapered flocculation is more efficient when compared to the conventional process of flocculation.
Reason (R): In tapered flocculation, velocity gradient at the inlet is less than that at the outlet of the flocculation unit.
Examine above two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the option given below:
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the not correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
5
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