Question

Direction - For the below Assertion [As] and Reason [R], choose the correct alternative-
Assertion [As] : Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.
Reason [R] : Obesity is caused by excessive intake of carbohydrates.

• A. Both [As] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [As].
• B. Both [As] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].
• C. [As] is true, but [R] is false.
• D. [As] is false, but [R] is true.

Hint:

Ask yourself: "Does the reason answer the 'Why' of the assertion?"
Why do carbohydrates provide energy? Because they are broken down into glucose.
Since the given Reason does not answer this question, [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Read the two claims separately.
Assertion: carbohydrates provide energy to the body. Reason: obesity is caused by excessive intake of carbohydrates.
Step 2: Judge the Assertion on its own.
Carbohydrates break down into glucose, the body's main fuel, so this is biologically true.
Step 3: Judge the Reason on its own.
Surplus carbohydrate that is not used for energy is stored as fat, and over time this can lead to obesity, so the Reason is also true.
Step 4: Ask if the Reason explains the Assertion.
Providing energy is about respiration and glucose use, while obesity is about long-term over-storage. One does not cause the other.
Step 5: Pick the matching label.
Both true, but Reason is not the correct explanation, which is option B.
Step 6: Confirm the choice.
No causal bridge links energy supply to obesity, so option B stands.
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