Question

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The organochlorine pesticides accumulate in the fatty tissues in the human body.
Reason (R) : Organochlorine pesticides are chemically unstable and hydrophobic.
In 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 and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Due to their high chemical stability and bioaccumulation in food chains, most organochlorine pesticides (such as DDT) have been banned or heavily restricted worldwide under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C