Question

$Assertion$ (A) By the early 20th century, America became the biggest supplier of wheat to Europe.

$Reason$ (R) The expansion of the railways during the period greatly facilitated the transport of grain.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

By the early 20th century, America became the biggest supplier of wheat to Europe. This is because wheat production is highest in America at that time due to adoption of various new technology, climate change, etc. Hence, option (c) is correct as reason is incorrect explanation of assertion.