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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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: 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.