Question
Assertion (A): Phenol is commonly used as a
disinfectant. Reason (R): Phenol is not harmful to living human tissues even at a very high concentration. The following Two (7 & 8) items consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion (A) and the other labelled the 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A). Select your answers to these items using the Codes given. below and mark your answer-sheet accordinglySolution
Phenol is an antiseptic and disinfectant used in a variety of settings. • Phenol is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses but is only slowly effective against spores. Phenol has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. Hence Assertion is true. • Exposure to phenol may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and nervous system. • Some symptoms of exposure to phenol are weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, muscle aches, and pain. Severe exposure can cause liver and/or kidney damage, skin burns, tremor, convulsions, and twitching. Hence Reason is false.
The Financial Stability Board recently published its latest table of the world's 30 most systemic banks according to which _________ becomes world&rsqu...
Where does the AI supercomputer 'AIRAWAT' rank in the Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?
Which of the following organisation has issued the first-ever wildlife bond, worth $150 million, to be used to revive the population of rhinoceros in So...
The critically endangered Asian giant tortoise was reintroduced into which protected area and district in Nagaland?
In December 2021, who has been appointed the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand?
Nua khai is celebrated in which of the following states?
Polymer materials manufacturer, Covestro (India) unveiled the Food Security Platform.How does the Food Security Platform contribute to post-harvest proc...
The first Indian who won a medal in World Athletics Championship is_____.
Who was appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Capital?
What was the foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Amravati, Maharashtra, in 2024?
Relevant for Exams:
