Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Plateau, a state of flattened curve, indicates physical and mental fatigue.
Reason (R) : When the performance improvement almost arrested despite the learner making unabated effort shows plateau in curve. (Learning curve) In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• 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:

A plateau is a flat stage of the learning curve where improvement stops despite continued effort.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question gives an Assertion (A) about a plateau in the learning curve and a Reason (R) describing it.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is correct: a plateau is a flattened part of the curve indicating physical and mental fatigue.

• Reason (R) is correct: a plateau shows when performance improvement almost stops despite continued effort by the learner.

• (R) describes the very condition that produces the flat curve in (A), so it is the correct explanation.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).