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Assertion (A): A person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given antitetanus treatment.
Reason(R): Antitetanus injection provides immunity by producing antibodies for tetanus.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark a.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark b.

C

If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark c.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark d.

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason about antitetanus treatment, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Assertion**: - The assertion states that a person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given antitetanus treatment. - This is true because a cut can expose a person to tetanus bacteria, especially if the cut is deep or contaminated. 2. **Understand the Reason**: - The reason given is that the antitetanus injection provides immunity by producing antibodies for tetanus. - This is also true, as the antitetanus injection (usually tetanus toxoid) helps to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the tetanus toxin. 3. **Evaluate the Relationship**: - The assertion is true because of the risk of tetanus infection from a cut. - The reason is true as it explains how the antitetanus injection works to provide immunity. - Since the reason correctly explains why the assertion is true, we conclude that both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. 4. **Select the Correct Option**: - Based on the analysis, the correct option is A: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer: **A: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.** ---
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