Assertion (A) Ascorbic acid and iron in the meal should be in 2 : 1 ratio.
Reason (R) Desirable level of ascorbic acid in a meal improves iron absorption among Indians on a vegetarian diet.

A. A is false, but R is true

B. A is true, but R is false

C. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

D. A is true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer: Option D