Assertion (A): Traditional raw materials are being replaced by petrochemical products. Reason (R): The raw materials of the petrochemical industry are derived from petroleum.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Explanation: Petrochemical products are made from petroleum-derived feedstocks (e.g., naphtha, ethylene, benzene), so they can be mass‑produced cheaply. Because these petroleum-based materials are abundant and cost‑effective, they have replaced many traditional materials (wood, glass, metals, natural fibres) in many uses.

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