Question

Assertion (A): The purpose of Chair Stand Test is to measure the lower body strength.

Reason (R): This strength is required for maintaining balance so that the senior citizen does not fall.

In the context of 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, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is true, but (R) is false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

The Chair Stand Test measures lower body strength. This strength is needed by senior citizens to maintain balance and prevent falls. Thus both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.