Question

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A magnetic monopole does not exist.
Reason (R): Magnetic lines are continuous and form closed loops.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options below:

• A. (A) is false but (R) is true
• B. (A) is true but (R) is false
• C. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Hint:

When dealing with assertion and reason questions, remember that the reason may be true even if it doesn't explain the assertion. Always verify the logical connection between the two statements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Assertion (A): A magnetic monopole does not exist. This is true, as there is no experimental evidence to support the existence of isolated magnetic poles. Magnetic fields always have both a north and south pole, and the concept of a magnetic monopole remains theoretical.
- Reason (R): Magnetic lines are continuous and form closed loops. This is also true. The lines of a magnetic field are continuous, and they always form closed loops, either within the magnet or extending to infinity.
However, the reason provided in (R) does not directly explain the assertion in (A), as the existence of magnetic lines being continuous does not imply the absence of magnetic monopoles. Thus, both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (3).