Question

Assertion(A): Scurvy is caused due to hypersensitivity to certain foodstuffs.​

Reason(R): Scurvy is a non-communicable disease.​
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• A. Assertion(A) is true and reason(R) is false.​
• B. Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation for assertion(A). ​
• C. Assertion(A) is false and reason(R) is true.​
• D. Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.​

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion(A) is false and reason(R) is true.​

Correct answer: (d) Assertion(A) is false and reason(R) is true.​

• Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C.​

• It is a non-communicable disease since it cannot be spread from person to person.​

• Hence, the assertion is false and the reason is true.​