Question

Assertion (A): Menarche is usually considered the point of sexual maturity for girls.

Reason (R): Menstrual dysfunction is an abnormal condition in a woman's menstrual cycle.

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

Options

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

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

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Explanation:

Menarche is the first menstruation and is commonly treated as a marker of sexual maturity. Menstrual dysfunction is an abnormality of the menstrual cycle, but it does not explain the significance of menarche.