Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Rice water starch does not give sufficient stiffness with pliability.
Reason (R): The size of the grain is too small to make it a proper stiffening agent.
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 false.
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Small starch granules (like rice) penetrate fabrics to provide pliable stiffness.
Large starch granules (like potato) coat only the surface, resulting in a stiff but brittle fabric finish.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B