On the basis of the given below assertion and reason with regard to thorium-based nuclear power plants, select the right answer. Assertion
On the basis of the given below assertion and reason with regard to thorium-based nuclear power plants, select the right answer. Assertion: Thorium cannot be used directly to produce nuclear energy. Reason: Thorium does not contain any fissile material. (a) Assertion and reason are correct and the reason is correct explanation of assertion. (b) Assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (c) Assertion is wrong, but reason is correct. (d) Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong