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Q1. [1]
Assertion (A) : The inner walls of the small intestine have finger like projections called villi which are rich in blood. Reason (R) : These villi have a large surface area to help the small intestine in completing the digestion of food.
  1. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. (d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
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Model Answer

(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.

Assertion is correct — villi are finger-like projections richly supplied with blood vessels. However, the Reason is false — villi increase surface area for absorption of digested food, not for completing digestion.

Explanation

The textbook clearly states: "The inner lining of the small intestine has numerous finger-like projections called villi which increase the surface area for absorption." Digestion is completed by intestinal enzymes in the intestinal juice — villi play no role in digestion itself. Examiners specifically test this distinction between absorption and digestion. Always check whether the Reason correctly explains the Assertion and is factually accurate.

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