Assertion: Introduction of sex education in schools should be encouraged.
Reason: Introduction of sex education in schools will encourage children to believe in myths about sex-related aspects.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) – Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is not correct.
The assertion (Introduction of sex education in schools should be encouraged) statement expressing a viewpoint in favor of sex education. However, the reason provided (Introduction of sex education in schools will encourage children to believe in myths about sex-related aspects) is not accurate. In reality, sex education is designed to provide accurate information, dispel myths, and promote a healthy understanding of sexual and reproductive health. Therefore, while the assertion is true, the reason is not correct.
Introduction of sex education in schools should be encouraged to provide right information to the young children and to discourage them from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex-related aspects.
Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), AIDS, etc., would help people, especially those in the adolescent age group to lead a reproductively healthy life.