Question

Assertion (A): Assistance from foreign countries improved the quality of production post Independence.

Reason (R): A lot of industries that developed after Independence were a result of collaborations with foreign countries.

• A. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
• B. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
• C. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
• D. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Post-independent India saw a modernisation of Indian industries. Foreign countries provided assistance and thus, improved the quality of production through collaborations.

Take the examples of the Rourkela Steel Plant that was established with German collaboration and the Bhilai Steel Plant that established with Russian collaboration. Both steel plants are highly successful at present and contribute highly with respect to the steel industry.