Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Answer
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution
Assertion (A): Correct – as per NCERT, during pregnancy the levels of other hormones like estrogens, progestogens, cortisol, prolactin, thyroxine, etc., are increased several folds in the maternal blood.
Reason (R): Correct – pregnancy is characterised by metabolic changes in the mother.
As per NCERT, the increased production of these hormones is essential for supporting the fetal growth, metabolic changes in the mother and maintenance of pregnancy.
∴ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: (2)