Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Assertion (A):Random Access Memory (RAM) is a volatile memory.

Reason (R):RAM does not need power supply continuously to retain data.

ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

CA is correct but R is not correct ✓ Correct

DA is not correct but R is correct

Correct answer: (C) A is correct but R is not correct

Explanation

RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents the moment power is switched off, so it needs continuous power to retain data.

The assertion is correct because RAM is indeed a volatile form of memory.

The reason is not correct because RAM does require a continuous power supply to hold its data.

Without power, everything stored in RAM is erased almost instantly.

Non-volatile memory such as ROM or a hard disk keeps data even when powered off.

Since the reason states the opposite of the truth, it cannot explain the assertion.

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