Assertion (A):: Most of the rivers in the North Indian plain

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Assertion (A):: Most of the rivers in the North Indian plain experience flooding during the summer seasons.
Reason (R1):
The rivers mostly originate in the Himalayas and are fed by the melting snow.
Reason (R2):
The rivers are fed by the monsoon rains in the summer months.

1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

Correct Option: C

Both reasons contribute to the flooding