Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fracture.
Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of oestrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is indeed characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fracture. This is a widely accepted fact in the field of biology and medicine, as osteoporosis leads to weakened bones which are more susceptible to fractures.

Reason (R): The common cause of osteoporosis is not increased levels of oestrogen; rather, it is associated with decreased levels of oestrogen, especially in postmenopausal women. Oestrogen helps maintain bone density, and a reduction in its levels leads to the gradual loss of bone mass.

Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, Assertion (A) is correct as it accurately describes the characteristics of osteoporosis. However, Reason (R) is not correct because it inaccurately states the cause of osteoporosis.

Thus, the correct choice is: (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.