Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion: (A) The Indian subcontinent is a physiographical region in southern Asia, situated on the Indian Plate and projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas.
Reason: (R) The term subcontinent was used in the early 20th century to signify a region comprising both British India and the princely states under British Paramountcy.
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 not the correct explanation of A.
3
A is true but R is false.
4
A is false but R is true.
5
Both A and R are false.