Choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion…
2019
Choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): Beriberi is an infection caused by a virus. Reason (R) : Deficiency of vitamins causes diseases.
- A.
A and R are both true but R does not explain A
- B.
A and R are both true and R correctly explains A
- C.
A is false but R is true
- D.
A is true but R is false
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Correct answer: C
Beriberi is not caused by a virus; it is caused by Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. But the reason (R) is correct because vitamin deficiency does lead to diseases.