In the following questions a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct choice as

Q17. Assertion : A country
that was extremely rich in
natural resources has mainly
relied on oil extraction for revenue
generation for several
centuries. However, the
scientists predict that the
country may become poor in
the future if other means of
generating income are not
devised.
Reason : Oil is a non-renewable
resource, and it is likely to get
exhausted if not used
judiciously.

(a) Both the Assertion and the
Reason are correct and the Reason
is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) The Assertion and the Reason
are correct but the Reason is not
the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the Reason
is false.
(d) The statement of the Assertion
is false but the Reason is true.