Question

Assertion: The inner lining of uterus along with the blood vessels goes out of the body by the process of menstruation.

Reason: If the ovum is not fertilized, it is expelled through vagina.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason is true, Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason is true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Assertion is true, Reason is false
• D. Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both Assertion and Reason is true, Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

The correct option is A:

Explanation of assertion statement:

1. Menstruation is a part of women's menstrual cycle.
2. In menstruation, the inner lining of the uterus along with the blood vessels goes out of the body.
3. The inner lining endothelial cells along with the unfertilized ovum shed from the body.

Explanation of reason statement:

1. If the ovum is fertilized it will lead to pregnancy.
2. If an egg is not fertilized, it is expelled from the body during the menstruation cycle.
3. The lining of the uterus wall breaks and it is released in the form of blood and mucus by the vagina.

Final answer: Both Assertion and Reason is true, Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.