Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Not all carbohydrates are physiologically equal. Digestion rates of different carbohydrate sources possibly explain the link between carbohydrate intake, diabetes and excess body fat.
Reason (R): Foods containing dietry fibers slow down carbohydrate digestion, minimizing surges in blood glucose.
In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (A) : Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)