Q36 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):Generally an alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of the fuse wire.Reason (R):Alloy of lead and tin has a higher melting point than copper and aluminium.

A Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B (A) is false, but (R) is true
C (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Correct answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Explanation

  1. A

    Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

    Both true, R not explaining A. R is false: the fuse alloy melts lower than copper or aluminium.

  2. B

    (A) is false, but (R) is true

    (A) false. Lead–tin is the usual fuse mix.

  3. C

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

    (A) true, (R) false. Fuse wire is a lead–tin alloy because it has a low melting point, not a higher one.

  4. D

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

    Both true and R explains A. R reverses the melting-point fact.

Summary. Official key is (c). Lead–tin fuse is used for its low melting point. Reason states the opposite.