Assertion and reason — task. Maths CBSE Live product, Class 10 (2026-27).

Read the given statements carefully. Choose the correct option.

Assertion(A): If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides, it
divides the sides in the same ratio.

Reason(R): In a triangle, the segment joining the midpoints of two sides is perpendicular to the third side.

Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation of assertion(A).
Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true but reason(R) is not the correct explanation of assertion(A).
Assertion(A) is false but reason(R) is true.
Assertion(A) is true but reason(R) is false.

Did you find an error?

3. Assertion and reason