Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Middle ear infections are more common in children.
Reasons (R): Due to short, horizontal and wider Eustachian tube.
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:

The anatomy of the Eustachian tube in children plays a significant role in the frequency of middle ear infections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A) is correct: Middle ear infections are indeed more common in children due to the anatomical differences in their ear structure. Reason (R) is also correct: Children have a shorter, more horizontal, and wider Eustachian tube compared to adults. This makes it easier for infections to travel from the throat to the middle ear, increasing the likelihood of ear infections. Since Reason (R) explains the cause behind the increased frequency of middle ear infections in children, both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).