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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Pressure cookers are fitted with ebonite handles. Reason (R) : Ebonite is strong.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer: A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

The handles of pressure cookers are made of ebonite because it being a bad conductor of heat, does not heat up.

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