Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : There is severe pain in otitis.
Reason (R) : Because skin is adhered to underlying cartilage and due to congestion caused by recumbent position.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Ear pain in otitis = tight skin over cartilage + inflammation + congestion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A) is true — otitis, especially otitis externa or otitis media, causes severe ear pain.
This pain occurs because the skin lining of the ear canal and tympanic membrane is tightly attached to underlying cartilage and bone.
Reason (R) is also true — the tight adherence of skin to cartilage limits space for swelling, causing intense pain.
Additionally, congestion worsens when lying down due to increased vascular pooling.
This mechanism directly explains why pain is severe in otitis.
Therefore, both statements are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).