Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Skill is the ability to bring about some end result with maximum outlay of energy, time and effort.

Reason (R) : A skill should always have high degree of precision and accuracy.
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 skilled performer completes a task accurately and efficiently with minimum wasted effort and energy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Skill refers to the learned ability to perform an activity efficiently and effectively with minimum expenditure of time, energy, and effort. Skilled performance is generally characterized by accuracy, precision, coordination, and economy of movement.

Step 1: Examine Assertion (A).
The assertion states that skill involves achieving results with maximum outlay of energy, time, and effort. This statement is incorrect because skill actually aims at: \[ \text{Minimum expenditure of energy, time, and effort} \]

Step 2: Examine Reason (R).
The reason states that a skill should have a high degree of precision and accuracy. This statement is correct because skilled performance requires accurate and precise execution.

Step 3: Determine the correct option.
Since Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) is not correct but (R) is correct}} \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(D)} \]