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

Assertion (A):Use of ICT in research facilitates access and accuracy of research findings

Reason (R):A researcher has to follow various styles of referencing and format while writing a thesis with an intent for deriving support from ICT

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

ICT genuinely improves access and accuracy of research findings, but the reason is not a correct explanation of that.

The assertion is correct, since ICT tools speed retrieval and raise the accuracy of results.

The reason talks about following referencing styles and format while writing a thesis, which is a separate concern.

Following citation styles is about avoiding plagiarism and giving credit, not about ICT improving accuracy.

The two statements address different aspects and do not stand in a cause and explanation link.

ICT can aid referencing, yet referencing rules do not account for ICT's gains in access and accuracy.

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