Question

Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully: 
Assertion (A): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has developed a classification process which can contribute "to sporting excellence for all athletes and sports in the Paralympic Movement, and provide equitable competition." 
Reason (R): The classification process serves two roles. The first is to determine who is eligible and the second is to grouping the sports people for the purpose of competitions. 
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

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

Hint:

In questions where assertion and reason are evaluated, it is crucial to determine whether the reason effectively supports or justifies the assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to analyze both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) and determine the correct relationship between them.

1. Understanding the Assertion (A):
The Assertion states that the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has created a classification process that supports "sporting excellence for all athletes and sports in the Paralympic Movement" and ensures "equitable competition." This is a true and well-documented statement. The IPC’s classification system is indeed designed to level the playing field by minimizing the impact of impairments on sport performance.

2. Understanding the Reason (R):
The Reason says that the classification process has two main purposes: to determine who is eligible to compete, and to group athletes for competition. This is also correct. These are the fundamental objectives of the IPC classification system.

3. Assessing the Relationship:
Now we check if the Reason (R) correctly explains the Assertion (A). Since the process of classification is central to ensuring fair competition and inclusive participation, and since it does this by determining eligibility and grouping athletes, the Reason (R) directly explains why the classification process leads to "sporting excellence" and "equitable competition."

Final Answer:
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.