Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other one is labeled as Reason R

Assertion A: Preparation of critical abstracts requires subject expertise and is a time-consuming job.

Reason R: In a critical abstract, the abstractor includes his/her opinion and interpretations.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

The Correct answer is Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Key Points

• Assertion A: Preparation of critical abstracts requires subject expertise and is a time-consuming job.
  • ​The preparation of critical abstracts does indeed require subject expertise and is often a time-consuming task.
  • This is because a critical abstract involves a thorough understanding of the subject matter to provide an insightful and evaluative summary.
• Reason R: In a critical abstract, the abstractor includes his/her opinion and interpretations.
  • The critical abstracts may include the abstractor's opinion and interpretations, and is the primary reason for the time-consuming nature or the need for subject expertise.
  • The time-consuming aspect is more related to the detailed analysis and understanding of the subject matter, and the inclusion of opinions.