Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Obesity is a global problem caused due to the sedentary life style.
Reason (R) : Children prefer the food that is very high is calories that remain surplus owing to very little or no physical activity.
In the context of the above two statements, which of the following statement is correct ?

Question

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : Obesity is a global problem caused due to the sedentary life style.

Reason (R) : Children prefer the food that is very high is calories that remain surplus owing to very little or no physical activity.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following statement is correct ?

Prepp Team · Accepted Answer

Analyzing Assertion (A) and Reason (R) on Obesity

The question asks to evaluate two statements about obesity, focusing on a sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits.

Assertion (A): States that obesity is a global problem driven by a sedentary lifestyle. This statement is factually correct, as lack of physical activity is a major contributor to weight gain and obesity worldwide.
Reason (R): Explains that children often prefer high-calorie foods, leading to an energy surplus due to minimal physical activity. This statement is also factually correct. Modern diets often include energy-dense foods, and decreased physical activity in children contributes significantly to excess weight gain.

The core of the question is whether Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A).

Reason (R) details specific factors (children's food preferences, high-calorie intake, lack of activity) that lead to an energy surplus.
These factors directly contribute to the development of obesity.
Therefore, the specific reasons outlined in (R) provide a valid explanation for the general problem stated in (A), particularly concerning the growing issue among children and its link to lifestyle choices.

Conclusion: Both statements (A) and (R) are true, and (R) provides a correct explanation for (A).

Based on the analysis:

This corresponds to Option 1.

Prepp Team · Answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Prepp Team · Answer

(A) is true and (R) is false.

Prepp Team · Answer

(A) is false and (R) is true.

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(c)	National Tuberclosis Programme	(III)	1953
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