Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Portland cement takes 10 hours for setting and 3 day for hardening. Reason (R): Because Portland cement is cheaper than Aluminous cement. 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:

Logic Tip: Cost comparison does not explain chemical setting and hardening processes of cement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B