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Assertion–Reason (Evaluate Truth and Explanation):\nAssertion (A): People are scared of snakes and whenever they see any snake, they kill it.\nReason (R): All snakes are poisonous and can kill a person by injecting poison through fangs.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Both (A) and (R) are false.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The stem contains two sweeping generalizations—about human behavior and snake biology. We must test them for universality.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • (A) claims everyone kills any snake on sight.
  • (R) claims all snakes are deadly venomous with killing capability via fangs.


Concept / Approach:
Universal statements fail with counterexamples. Many humans do not kill snakes; many snakes are non-venomous.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) (A) is false: people’s responses vary (avoidance, rescue calls, relocation), not universal killing.2) (R) is false: numerous species are non-venomous; even many venomous bites are not inevitably fatal.3) With both false, (R) cannot explain (A).


Verification / Alternative check:
Conservation and herpetology practice emphasize identification and non-lethal responses, contradicting (A); global snake diversity contradicts (R).


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They presume truth of either (A) or (R), which is unjustified.


Common Pitfalls:
Accepting fear-based or media-based overgeneralizations.


Final Answer:
Option E: Both (A) and (R) are false.

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