MCQ
In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Substances like glass, ceramics, etc. having very low conductivity are known as insulators.
Reason: They do not allow the passage of electric current through them.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
The substances which do not allow the flow of electric current through them are termed as insulators.

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