Question

Assertion — Salting is used for preserving meat and fish by common salt.
Reason — It does not allow the growth of bacteria.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Option (A):
Assertion statement:

1. Different methods are present for the preservation of food materials like heating, freezing etc.
2. Chemical preservation techniques like salting is used for the preservation of raw mangoes and tamarind.

Reason statement:

1. Addition of salt doesn't allow the growth of the bacteria.
2. The shelf life of the food is increased by salt and therefore can be used for longer duration.

Final answer: Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.