Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Norms can be seen as a reflection of values.
Reason (R): Norms associated with hygiene in the home and public place reflect a concern for healthy life.
Choose the correct 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:

Norms are behavioural rules that arise from social values.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Values and norms are closely related elements of culture in sociology.

Step 1:
Values are broad ideals and beliefs about what is considered desirable or important in society.

Step 2:
Norms are rules or expectations that guide behaviour according to accepted social values.

Step 3:
Since norms are based on social values, they can be seen as reflections of those values. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Hygiene-related norms reflect the value society places on health and cleanliness. \[ R \text{ is correct and explains } A \]

Step 5:
Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason correctly explains Assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]