MCQ
Assertion (A): Digital thermometers are replacing mercury thermometers.
Reason (R): Mercury is a toxic substance, and digital thermometers provide easier-to- read displays.
  • Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion,
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion,
  • C
    A is true but R is false,
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion,
A

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