Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): Students should be encouraged to ask questions in the classroom. 

Reason (R) : It will help the introvert students to open up.

Questioning is a fundamental instructional strategy to engage students in the learning process. Effective questioning helps students develop critical thinking skills, fosters curiosity, and encourages them to explore ideas more deeply.

Key Points

• Assertion (A): Students should be encouraged to ask questions in the classroom: This is true because encouraging students to ask questions fosters a more engaging and interactive learning environment, helping students to clarify their doubts and think critically.
• Reason (R): It will help the introvert students to open up: This is also true because creating an environment where asking questions is encouraged can help introverted students feel more comfortable and confident in participating.

In this case, the reason provided (R) directly supports and explains the assertion (A). Hence, both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).