Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Duration and severity of diarrhoea can be reduced by zinc supplementation in children.
Reason (R): Zinc allows limitation of the use of antibacterial and antimicrobials.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Zinc acts on the cellular level to improve the gut's immune response and mucosal barrier, which directly shortens diarrhoea duration.
This biological action is the true explanation for the reduction in severity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B