Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A):The UGC made a course on 'research and publication ethics' compulsory for all students pursuing PhD as they all are potential College and University teachers.
Reason (R):A teacher must have appropriate understanding of research ethics to teach how to produce knowledge ethically.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
The UGC did make a course on research and publication ethics compulsory for PhD scholars because they are future teachers, so Assertion A holds.
Reason R states that a teacher needs sound understanding of research ethics to teach ethical knowledge production, which is true.
Because R explains precisely why prospective teachers must learn ethics, it is the correct explanation of A.
The both-correct-but-unrelated option fails since a clear causal link binds R to A.
Options rejecting A or R contradict the actual 2019 UGC mandate and its rationale.
The course carries two credits and was introduced under the RPE 2019 regulation.
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