Assertion (A) : Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives. Reason (R) : All living things need minerals.
Minerals are vital for daily life as they are used in industries, agriculture, and construction. Since living organisms also need minerals for body functions and growth, the reason supports the assertion correctly, making both statements true. Correct Option: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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Minerals form the foundation of industrial and economic development, being essential in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. They are also necessary for living organisms for nutrition and proper functioning of biological systems. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why minerals are indispensable to human life. Correct Option: (A)