Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.
Assertion: In urban areas, roofing on built-up areas, concrete and asphalts surfaces are major factors that inhibit infiltration and surface retention.
Reason: The presence of pervious surface areas decreases infiltration and initial losses and leads to consequent increase in the effective rainfall.
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Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
2
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
3
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
4
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
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