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UPSC 2001: Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.
(a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c)A is true, but R is false
(d)A is false, but R is true
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false
Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon act at right angles (first and third quarter), giving a SMALL tidal range—high tides are lower and low tides higher than usual—so Assertion is true. They do NOT occur on a New Moon (that produces a spring tide); therefore Reason is false. Correct option: A true, R false. ([uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com](https://uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com/uppcs-prelims/assertion-a-during-the-neap-tides-the-high-tide-is-lower-and-the-l/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2001, GS Paper 1, as Question 32. It falls under Geography > Oceanography.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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