NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): A compass needle does not point towards the true geographic north at all locations on Earth.
Reason (R): Magnetic declination occurs due to the presence of magnetic mineral deposits affecting the compass needle.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because magnetic declination causes the compass needle to deviate from the true geographic north. However, the reason is not the correct explanation because declination is a general phenomenon not solely due to local mineral deposits.
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