Choose the correct alternative from the following options for the Assertion…
2019
Choose the correct alternative from the following options for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below: Assertion (A): Beri-beri is a viral infection. Reason (R): Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.
- A.
(A) is true but (R) is false
- B.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C.
(A) is false but (R) is true
- D.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Correct answer: C
Beri-beri is not a viral infection. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). Hence, Assertion (A) is false, but the Reason (R) “Vitamin deficiency causes diseases” is true.