Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Per cent of moisture content expressed on dry basis can never be beyond 100%.
Reason R: On dry basis, moisture content of a sample is expressed with reference to total dry matter content of the sample.
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:

- Wet basis moisture content can never exceed 100% (as water mass cannot exceed total mass).
- Dry basis moisture content can theoretically range from 0% to infinity, meaning it can easily exceed 100% for high-moisture foods.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D