Assertion–Reason (Evaluate Truth and Explanation): Assertion (A): Fewer people today are smokers compared to the past. Reason (R): With film stars not shown smoking in films, smoking is no longer glamorous.
Verbal Reasoning
Assertion and Reason
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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C(A) is true, but (R) is false.
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D(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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EBoth (A) and (R) are false.
Answer
Correct Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The assertion claims a downward trend in smoking prevalence; the reason attributes it to portrayal in films.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- (A) Broadly true in many regions due to policy and awareness.
- (R) Overgeneralizes the causal driver to film portrayal alone.
Concept / Approach:Reductions in smoking result from multi-factor interventions: taxation, bans, warnings, cessation aids, and social norms, not solely film depictions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Accept (A) as generally true.2) (R) is not strictly true as a universal statement and is at best a minor factor.3) Therefore (R) neither is fully true nor explains (A).Verification / Alternative check:Places with strong tobacco control show declines regardless of film portrayals.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:(a)/(b) require (R) true; (d)/(e) contradict prevailing trends.
Common Pitfalls:Attributing complex public-health outcomes to a single media factor.
Final Answer:Option C: (A) true, (R) false.