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Magnetism. — Science STD 8 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMagnetism.1 Mark
MCQ
Consider the statement given below and choose the correct option.
Assertion: The Earth’s magnetic field is due to iron present in its core.
Reason: At a high temperature a magnet loses its magnetic property or magnetism.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • D
    Assertion is false, but reason is true.
✓

Answer

Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Correct statement:
The Earth’s magnetic field is due to the molten charged metallic fluid inside the Earth’s surface.

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