Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The three stages of prenatal growth are sequential and do not overlap.
Reason (R) : Each stage of prenatal growth is characterized by different physical and cognitive developments and has distinct vulnerabilities to teratogens.
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 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:

To test if Reason (R) explains Assertion (A), read them together using the connector "because":
"The three stages of prenatal growth do not overlap BECAUSE each stage has different developments and vulnerabilities."
This connection does not make logical sense, as the non-overlapping nature is due to chronological time progression, showing that (R) is not the explanation for (A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B