Question

Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): In preparation of fruit jam, the fruit must be washed thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Reason (R): Leaves and stalks of the fruit must remain attached during preparation of jam.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Before jam preparation, fruits should be washed and unwanted parts like stalks and leaves should be removed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Jam preparation requires clean, sound and properly prepared fruits.

Step 1: Check Assertion.
Fruits must be washed thoroughly before jam preparation to remove dust, dirt, pesticide residues and microorganisms. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason.
Leaves, stalks and damaged portions should be removed before processing. They should not remain attached during jam preparation. \[ R \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect. \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)} \]