An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): In India, females have higher life expectancy than the males. Reason (R): Females receive a better diet. Choose the correct option.

A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are true.
Both A and R are false.

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

Explanation

Women in India do live longer than men on average (about 70–72 years versus 68–69), so the assertion is true. But this is mainly due to biological factors and men's higher exposure to risks such as smoking, alcohol and occupational hazards, not to women receiving a better diet; in fact, many women in India are undernourished. So R is false.