SSC JE Civil 6 Jun 2024 Shift 1 Paper

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.
Assertion: In urban areas, roofing on built-up areas, concrete and asphalts surfaces are major factors that inhibit infiltration and surface retention.
Reason: The presence of pervious surface areas decreases infiltration and initial losses and leads to consequent increase in the effective rainfall.