Question

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Public Relations helps organizations maintain a positive image among the public. Reason (R): Public Relations is mainly concerned with selling products directly to consumers. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Difference between Advertising and PR: \[ \boxed{\text{Advertising} \rightarrow \text{Product Promotion}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Public Relations} \rightarrow \text{Image Building}} \] CUET frequently asks this distinction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Examine the Assertion. Public Relations (PR) focuses on creating goodwill, trust and a positive image of an organization among its stakeholders. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is True}} \]

Step 2: Examine the Reason. Direct selling of products is primarily the function of: \[ \boxed{\text{Advertising and Marketing}} \] not Public Relations. \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is False}} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Since Assertion is true and Reason is false, \[ \boxed{\text{A is true but R is false}} \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \] is the correct answer.