Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby.
Reason R : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer 2

- Assertion A: Breastfeeding is indeed recommended for infants as it provides vital nutrients and antibodies.

- Reason R: Colostrum, the first milk produced after birth, is rich in antibodies that help the baby develop immunity.

Thus, both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for why breastfeeding is beneficial. Thus, the correct answer is (4).