Assertion (A): Chile continues to be an important producer of copper in the world. Reason (R): Chile is endowed with the world’s largest deposit of porphyry copper.
- ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
- BBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
- CA is true, but R is false
- DA is false, but R is true
Explanation
The correct option is A because both statements are factually accurate and the reason directly explains the assertion. Chile is consistently the worlds leading producer of copper, accounting for nearly one third of global output. This dominant position is primarily due to its unique geological advantage, as the country possesses the largest known reserves of porphyry copper deposits, mainly located in the Andes Mountains. Since the presence of these massive deposits is the fundamental reason why Chile can maintain its status as a top producer, the reason provides a correct explanation for the assertion.
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