Question
Easy
Assertion (A) : As compared to boys, girls have an innate tendency to be affected more by social and cultural factors. Reason (R) : Girls are genetically more sensitive and emotionally weaker than boys, making it more likely for them to conform to societal expectations. Choose the correct option.
1
Both (A) and (R) are false.
2
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
4
(A) is true but (R) is false.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Growth & Development Fundamentals
Topic: Gender As Social Construct
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation
Option 1 is the correct answer, which states that both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are false. Let's explore why this is the case: 1. Assertion (A) is false: The assertion claims that girls have an innate tendency to be more affected by social and cultural factors compared to boys. This statement is not supported by scientific evidence. Both boys and girls are influenced by social and cultural…Read More
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