Assertion (A): Pure lime requires a considerable amount of time to gain sufficient strength. Reason (R): Pure lime exhibits slow setting and hardening properties. Choose the correct option based on the coding system below:

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Published
9 Jan 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

Both the assertion and the reason are true statements. Pure lime indeed takes a long time to develop adequate strength because it hardens slowly. Therefore, the reason accurately explains the assertion.

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