Directions: The next items consist of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the code given below:
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Assertion (A) : Production planning and control in continuous production is usually far simpler than in job or batch production.
Reason (R) : Extensive effort is required for detailed planning before production starts, but both scheduling and control need not usually be very elaborate.