Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below:
Assertion: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of vitamin.
Reason :Deficiency of ascorbic acid causes scurvy.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

Scurvy is caused by deficiency of vitamin C or ascorbic acid. Symptoms are spongy and bleeding gums, fragile blood vessels and bones.