MCQ
Assertion (A): If $\frac{p}{q}$ is a rational number then $q$ cannot be equal to 0 .
Reason (R): Division by zero is not defined.
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • B
    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • C
    Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
  • D
    Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
A

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