Question

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) Salt is added to cook food at higher altitudes.

Reason (R) Temperature is lower at higher altitudes.

Options

• If both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'

• If both 'A' and 'R' are true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

• If 'A' is true but 'R' is false

• If 'A' is false but 'R' is true

Answer 1

If both 'A' and 'R' are true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

Explanation:

As pressure decreases at higher altitudes, water boils much below 100°C, so that the food does not get sufficient heat for being cooked. Salt increases the boiling point of water.