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Given two statements namely Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The penetration power of shotgun is more than service rifle. Reason (R): Rifle produces more energy inside the barrel as…

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Given two statements namely Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The penetration power of shotgun is more than service rifle.
Reason (R): Rifle produces more energy inside the barrel as compared to shotgun.
Choose the correct alternative based on the given Assertion and Reason.
  1. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
  2. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
  3. Both (A) and (R) are wrong
  4. Both (A) and (R) are correct

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
The assertion is false: a service rifle bullet with high velocity and spin penetrates far more than shotgun pellets. The reason is true: rifles develop much higher chamber pressure and energy. So the Assertion is wrong and the Reason is correct.

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