Directions: Each of the following items consists of two statements, one labelled as the ‘Assertion(A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below:
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 the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
Assertion (A): Increase in static suction lift of centrifugal pump may cause cavitation.
Reason (R): Available Net Positive Suction Head increases with increase in static suction lift.