Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.
Reason (R): Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
• B. Both $( A )$ and $( R )$ are correct and $( R )$ is the correct explanation of $( A )$
• C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards