Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: The IQ scores of the children of mothers who are exposed to teratogens are found to be low.
Reason R: The use of drugs, alcohol consumption and smoking by mothers lead to central nervous system dysfunction in children.
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:

Teratogens target developing organ systems. Because the brain develops throughout the entire pregnancy, it is highly susceptible to teratogens, which often manifests as lower IQ and cognitive impairment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A