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The question consists of two statements, an assertion and a reason. The student must first determine whether each statement is true. Each question below consists of an assertion and a reason. Assertion (A): At high altitudes, the lower air pressure makes it difficult for us to breathe. Reason (R): It is difficult to breathe at higher altitudes.

The question consists of two statements, an assertion and a reason. The student must first determine whether each statement is true. Each question below consists of an assertion and a reason. Assertion (A): At high altitudes, the lower air pressure makes it difficult for us to breathe. Reason (R): It is difficult to breathe at higher altitudes. Correct Answer Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

It is true that we face difficulty in breathing at higher altitudes and that is because of the low air pressure there. So we can say that both A and R are true but here, A gives the correct explanation for R, not the other way round. Hence, option 2 is the correct solution.

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