Question

Assertion (A): Washing hands before handling food is a critical food hygiene practice.

Reason (R): Foodborne illnesses can be caused by the transmission of harmful bacteria from hands to food during preparation.

Options

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

• 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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Washing hands is a critical hygiene practice because hands carry invisible, harmful bacteria picked up from everyday surfaces. When you handle food without washing your hands, these bacteria transfer directly to the food, which can multiply and cause foodborne illnesses when consumed.