Assertion (A) >: Ocean water in the northern hemisphere is warmer than that of the southern hemisphere. Reason (R) >: In comparison to the northern hemisphere, rivers discharging into the oceans of the southern hemisphere are more in number

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Q: 36 (IES/2001)

Assertion (A): Ocean water in the northern hemisphere is warmer than that of the southern hemisphere.
Reason (R): In comparison to the northern hemisphere, rivers discharging into the oceans of the southern hemisphere are more in number

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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keywords: 

{'southern hemisphere': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'northern hemisphere': [3, 0, 0, 2], 'oceans': [8, 1, 8, 19], 'ocean water': [1, 0, 3, 5], 'comparison': [2, 0, 2, 4], 'rivers': [3, 2, 8, 8]}

Option 1 states that both the assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and that R is the correct explanation of A.

The assertion states that ocean water in the northern hemisphere is warmer than that of the southern hemisphere. This is generally true due to various factors such as the tilt of the Earth`s axis, prevailing ocean currents, and atmospheric circulation patterns. These factors contribute to the differences in temperature between the two hemispheres.

The reason given is that in comparison to the northern hemisphere, rivers discharging into the oceans of the southern hemisphere are more in number. However, this reason is not a correct explanation for the difference in ocean water temperatures. The number of rivers discharging into the oceans does not directly determine the temperature of the ocean water. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2 states that both the assertion and reason are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A. This is the correct answer as it acknowledges the truth of A while recognizing that R is not a valid explanation for it.

Options 3 and 4 can be eliminated based on the fact that the assertion is true.

In conclusion, option 2 is the correct answer as it accurately represents the relationship between the assertion and reason.