Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

Here the assertion is not correct but the reason is correct, giving the fourth option.

Defining the objectives of the topic is in fact normally the first step of classroom communication, so the assertion is false.

Clear objectives tell both teacher and students what the lesson is meant to achieve, so the reason is true.

Since the assertion denies what is actually the first step, it cannot stand as a valid statement.

The reason states a sound principle independently, that clear objectives help students understand the topic well.

Stating objectives in behavioural terms follows Bloom's taxonomy, which classifies learning aims into hierarchical levels.