GATE XE 2020 XE-D Q11: Mechanics of deformable bodies

Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [a] and Reason [r].

Assertion [a]: Efficient columns are designed so that most of the column’s cross-sectional area is located as far away as possible from the principal centroidal axes of the section.

Reason [r]: Load carrying capacity of columns will increase as the moment of inertia of the cross-section increases.

Your answerChoose one option.

Both [a] and [r] are true and [r] is the correct reason for [a].

Both [a] and [r] are true but [r] is not the correct reason for [a].

Both [a] and [r] are false.

[a] is true but [r] is false.

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