Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: In the manufacturing of glycero‐gelatin suppositories, overfilling of mould is necessary. 
Reason R: Glycero‐gelatin bases contract very little on cooling and the excess cannot be neatly removed. 
In light of the above statements, 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 and R is the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To answer the question about the assertion and reason provided, let's analyze both statements:

1. Assertion A: "In the manufacturing of glycero-gelatin suppositories, overfilling of mould is necessary."
   • The manufacturing process of glycero-gelatin suppositories involves filling moulds to form the shape of the suppository. Overfilling is usually not required as it leads to wastage and can create issues in solidifying evenly.
   • Generally, proper filling without overfilling ensures that the suppository forms correctly and the process is efficient.
   • Therefore, Assertion A is not true for the manufacturing of glycero-gelatin suppositories.
2. Reason R: "Glycero-gelatin bases contract very little on cooling and the excess cannot be neatly removed."
   • It is known that glycero-gelatin bases have minimal contraction upon cooling, which is a valid statement about their physical properties.
   • Due to this minimal contraction, managing excess material after filling can be challenging since it doesn't shrink significantly to allow tidy removal.
   • Thus, Reason R is a true statement concerning glycero-gelatin bases.

From the above analysis, we conclude:

• Assertion A is false because overfilling is not necessary in manufacturing if managed properly.
• Reason R is true as it accurately describes the contraction characteristics of glycero-gelatin.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A is false but R is true.