MCQ
Assertion (A): In certain industries, especially those involving grinding or stone-breaking, so much dust is produced, a long exposure can give rise to occupational respiratory disorders.
Reason (R): It produces inflammation leading to fibrosis and thus causing serious lung damage.
  • 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

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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