Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): All manufacturing industries are associated with raw materials.
Reason (R): Resources are essential for human survival.

• 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 correct, but (R) is incorrect.
• D. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that in assertion-reason questions, even if both statements are true, they may not always be connected directly. Understanding the relationship between the assertion and reason is key to selecting the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The assertion (A) is valid as manufacturing industries fundamentally require raw materials for their production processes, which are indispensable inputs for finished goods. Similarly, the reason (R) is also true; resources, including raw materials, are crucial for human survival. However, (R) does not directly elucidate (A). This is because the requirement of resources for survival is a more encompassing concept than solely raw materials, extending to other essential resources such as energy and water. Consequently, while (R) is factually correct, it does not directly explain the direct association between all manufacturing industries and raw materials.