Question

Assertion (A): A zero coupon bond is issued at zero rate of interest.

Reason (R): In case of zero coupon bond the difference between issue price and the redemption price represents the total interest.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

विकल्प

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

(A) is false, but (R) is true.