Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
2, 6, 20, 42, 110, 156, 272,….
Assertion A : In the above number series the number is subtracted from the square of the same prime number.
Reason R : The difference between the two consecutive numbers of the series are multiple of even numbers only.
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 false.
• D. A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is (C) :A is correct but R is false.