Question

Assertion (A): Planning should be the first step for organizing a tournament.

Reason (R): A tournament can be conducted without planning.

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

Options

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

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

• (A) is true but (R) is false.

• (A) is false but (R) is true.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

For any tournament, planning is the essential first step (deciding type, schedule, facilities, officials, budget, etc.), so Assertion (A) is true. A tournament cannot be properly conducted without planning; therefore, Reason (R) is false.