Assertion (A): Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.
Reason (R): Baking soda is alkaline.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Answer
Baking soda is alkaline.
Also, Baking soda, being alkaline, neutralises the acidity in the stomach and removes it.
Thus,
- Assertion is false , as it neutralises the acidity
- Reasoning is true
So, the correct
answer is
(d)
