Q1. [1] medium exam-ready
Assertion (A): Tea is processed within the tea garden itself rather than being transported to distant factories.
Reason (R): Tea leaves are highly perishable and begin to lose their flavour and essential oils rapidly after plucking, making on-site processing essential.
- A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C A is true but R is false.
- D A is false but R is true.
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Model Answer
Option A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
The textbook states that "tea is processed within the tea garden to restore its freshness," confirming A. R correctly explains why — freshness must be preserved immediately after plucking.
Source: Major Crops, Chapter 4
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Explanation
- The textbook directly says tea is processed within the tea garden "to restore its freshness" — this confirms both A and R.
- The reason (perishability/loss of freshness) is logically and factually the cause of on-site processing, making R the correct explanation of A.
- Examiners expect you to confirm both statements individually, then judge whether R explains A — don't skip that final step.