Assertion (A): The Moon appears bigger than the Sun. Reason (R1): The Moon is bigger in size than the Sun. Reason (R2): The Sun is bigger in size than the Moon.
Verbal Reasoning
Assertion and Reason
Choose an option
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AIf only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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BIf only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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CIf both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
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DIf neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Answer
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation
The Sun is bigger in size than the Moon, but that is not the reason for the Moon to appear bigger. it is proximity of the Moon to the Earth.