Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Acculturation studies have been influenced by the realization that there are no pure or uncontaminated cultures. Reason (R): Acculturation may lead to assimilation but very often it does not. 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:

Acculturation involves cultural exchange through contact, while assimilation refers to complete absorption into another culture. The two are related but not identical.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B