Question

Assertion: The core of the earth is basically made of Fe alloyed with Ni.

Reason: The core is the outermost part of the earth.

Options

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

• If Assertion is INCORRECT but Reason is CORRECT.

Answer 1

If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

Explanation:

The assertion is correct because the core of the earth is mainly made of iron (Fe) alloyed with nickel (Ni). The reason is incorrect since the core is the innermost part of the earth, not the outermost.