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Question
Assertion (A): Oceans are always shown in blue in maps.
Reason(R): It indicates the natural colour of the oceans.
Options
Both A and R are correct and R explains A
Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
A is correct but R is false
A is false but R is correct
Solution
Both A and R are correct and R explains A
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