Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The main entry is generally made under the person or persons or the corporate body. Reason R: Sometimes the main entry in the catalogue is also made under the title of the book.

• 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 reason may be true but still may not explain the assertion. In such cases, choose the option saying both are correct but R is not the correct explanation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In cataloguing, the main entry is the principal entry of a document. It is usually made under author, corporate body or title depending on cataloguing rules.

Step 1: Check Assertion A.
The main entry is generally made under the person, persons or corporate body responsible for the work. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason R.
Sometimes the main entry is made under the title, especially when author responsibility is not clear or when cataloguing rules require title main entry. \[ R = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
Reason R gives an exception or additional rule. It does not explain why main entry is generally made under person or corporate body. Therefore, both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.