Mathematics · Combinatorics
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): If a department contains 13 professors, then at least two of the professors were born in the same month. Reason (R): The Pigeonhole Principle states that if there are more 'pigeons' than 'pigeonholes', there must be at least one pigeonhole containing more than one pigeon. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View
Share:
- 1(A) is false, but (R) is true
- 2(A) is true, but (R) is false
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
👥
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Online Test Series
Start Free Mock Test →Preparing for Mathematics?
Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Chapter Practice
Practice Combinatorics MCQs →Want more practice questions on Combinatorics?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in Mathematics · Combinatorics