Question

For question numbers 14, 15 and 16, two statements are given - one labelled assertion (A)
and the other labelled reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the
codes (a), (b), (c)
and (d) as given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
14. Assertion - 12 g of carbon reacts with 32 g of oxygen to form 44 g of carbon di
oxide.
Reason - Mass can'neither be created nor be destroyed in a chemical reaction.
15. Assertion -Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.
Reason - Viruses have their own
mechanisms to multiply
16. Assertion - The value of g is greater at poles than at equator
Reason- Radius is more at equator than at poles​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• 14. a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
• 15. c) A is true, but R is false.
• 16. a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.