Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The chronic diseases treated by mercury is cured by Serankottai.
Reason (R) : Serankottai is used in the medicine preparation only after purification.
In the 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

Hint:

When verifying an assertion and its reason, make sure the reason genuinely explains the assertion, not just confirming its truth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The assertion states that mercury is used for treating chronic diseases, and Serankottai is mentioned as being helpful in this treatment. While it is true that Serankottai is used in traditional medicine, the reason stating it is used only after purification is not an accurate explanation for why mercury treats chronic diseases. Therefore, both statements are correct, but the reason provided does not explain the assertion accurately.