Q 12-14-042JEE MainJEE Main 2026 (4 Apr, Shift 2)Easy
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : A diode under reverse-biased condition provides very small current which is nearly independent of voltage until a critical limit at which the current increases drastically.
Reason R : Below the critical voltage limit, only majority charge carriers flow which increases drastically above critical voltage.
choose the correct answer from the options given below
Answer: (C) A is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false
Concept. Reverse current is the drift of minority carriers, small and nearly constant, until breakdown. The reason given (majority carriers) is wrong.
Answer. A true, R false (Option C).
Solution by Sreeraj P, M.Sc Physics
