GK QUESTION#1946
Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): In handball, the free-throw line is drawn 3 metres outside the goal area line and is shown as a broken line.
Reason (R): Each segment of the free-throw line is 15 cm long with 15 cm gaps between segments. Choose the correct answer:
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Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
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In handball, the free-throw line (9-metre line) is drawn exactly 3 metres outside the 6-metre goal area line and is shown as a broken line. The reason correctly explains this broken appearance by stating that the line consists of 15 cm long segments separated by 15 cm gaps. This design helps players and officials clearly distinguish the free-throw line during gameplay.