Question

Assertion [A]: Along with literacy and occupation, health of the population is also an important aspect.

Reason [R]: A healthy population can actively take part in various economic and social activities.

• A. [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct justification for [A].
• B. [A] and [R] are false.
• C. [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct justification for [A].
• D. [A] is true but [R] is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct justification for [A].

Along with literacy and the occupation, the health of the population is also an important aspect. A healthy population can actively take part in various economic and social activities. Thus, the government of India also recognises the importance of public health. Various steps have been taken for the improvement in public health, prevention of infectious diseases and application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.