Question

    The following Two (7 & 8) items consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion (A) and the other labelled the 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). Select your answers to these items using the Codes given. below and mark your answer-sheet accordingly

    Assertion (A): Glycerol is a constituent of shaving

    cream. Reason (R): Glycerol is an antiseptic.
    A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is true but R is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false but R is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Glycerol is added to shaving soaps to prevent rapid drying and softening the skin. Hence Assertion is correct but Reason is false.

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