Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Late blowing defect is one of major defects in semi-hard/hard varieties of cheese.
Reason (R): Bactofugation is effective and cheaper method for preventing late blowing defects in cheese.
Choose the correct option.

• 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:

Late blowing = Clostridium spores → removal by bactofugation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Late blowing defect occurs due to gas formation in cheese caused by Clostridium spores.

Step 1: Assertion analysis.
Late blowing:
• Common defect in hard and semi-hard cheeses
• Causes cracks and swelling Thus, Assertion is correct.

Step 2: Reason analysis.
Bactofugation:
• Removes bacterial spores
• Helps prevent defect Thus, Reason is correct.

Step 3: Logical link.
Reason describes prevention, not cause of defect. Hence, it does not explain Assertion directly.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Both correct, but Reason is not explanation.