Question

Study the two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Putting a wet spoon in a pickle jar spoils the pickle.

Reason (R): Moisture favours the growth of fungus that spoils the food.

Point out if:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is false and (R) is true.
• D. (A) is true and (R) is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Pickle jar has oil as a preservative that prevents the growth of microbes. However, putting a wet spoon in the jar adds moisture, that in turn favours the growth of fungus that spoils the pickle over time.