Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Cyanotype print is made by exposing a negative to a paper prepared by soaking in ammonium citrate of iron and potassium ferricyanide. Reason (R): That is why it looks like a blueprint but is permanent. 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:

NTA final answer key: option (A), both correct and (R) explains (A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question gives an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) and asks which option best describes their relationship.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is correct: a cyanotype is made by exposing a negative in contact with paper coated with ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide.

• Reason (R) is correct: the print develops a blue colour like a blueprint and is permanent.

• As per the NTA final answer key, (R) is accepted as the correct explanation of (A).

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