Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A) : Christaller developed network of hexagonal complementary areas in central place theory.

Reason (R) : The circular complementary areas were having gaps and overlaps.

In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Important Points

Assertion (A) states that Christaller developed a network of hexagonal complementary areas in central place theory.

• This is true. Walter Christaller's central place theory proposed a hierarchical arrangement of settlements with hexagonal trade or market areas that minimize travel distances for consumers.
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Reason (R) explains that the circular complementary areas in Christaller's theory had gaps and overlaps.

• This is also true. The hexagonal trade or market areas create circular zones around each central place.
• These circular areas may have gaps and overlaps to ensure efficient distribution of goods and services.
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Both statements are true, and Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A), as the hexagonal network does lead to circular complementary areas with gaps and overlaps to optimize the distribution of resources and services.