Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one…
2023
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Formaldehyde, widely used in plastics, wood products, insulating materials, glue and fabrics, is a serious allergen.
Reason (R): Allergens are substances that activate the immune system.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
- C.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
- D.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
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Correct answer: B
Assertion (A) is correct because Formaldehyde is a known allergen used in various products. Reason (R) is also correct as it accurately defines allergens. However, the definition of an allergen does not explain why Formaldehyde specifically acts as one. Therefore, both statements are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.