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

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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.

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

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