Question

Choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Congenital diseases are not communicable.
Reason (R): Congenital diseases are caused by microorganisms.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A is true and R is false.

Option C.

Assertion (A) statement: Congenital diseases are not communicable.

1. Congenial diseases are not communicable.
2. These diseases are inherited at the time of birth due to chromosomal disorders.

Reason (R) statement: Congenital diseases are caused by microorganisms.

1. Congenital diseases are caused due to genetic disorders and not by microorganisms.
2. No external agents are involved in the development of these diseases.

(C) A is true and R is false.