Correct option is A
The
Assertion (A) states that the
color of ripe watermelon is
stronger in intensity compared to the color of
strawberry ice cream. This is true because the color of ripe watermelon is a
pure, vivid, and saturated color, typically in the red or pink spectrum, and is visually intense.
Reason (R) explains that the
colors at their normal value, such as those found in the watermelon, are
in their pure form (i.e., they are
fully saturated), leading to
high intensity. On the other hand, the
color of strawberry ice cream is usually a
diluted, pastel version, which results in lower intensity.
Since
the explanation in Reason R logically supports the
assertion in A, the correct answer is
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Information Booster:
Pure vs. Impure Colors:
1.
Pure Colors (Full Intensity): These are colors that are
unmixed with any other hues and are perceived as
vivid and strong (e.g., the red of a watermelon).
2.
Impure or Tinted Colors (Low Intensity): These colors have been
diluted or mixed, making them appear less saturated or lighter (e.g., the pastel color of strawberry ice cream).
Why Watermelon Color Has Higher Intensity:
· The
vivid color of watermelon is not diluted, whereas
strawberry ice cream often has a
lightened, pastel hue from the added cream or milk, lowering its
visual intensity.
Thus,
watermelon is a better example of
high intensity color compared to the
muted, pastel color of strawberry ice cream.