Question

Assertion (A): States like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have reduced their poverty levels.

Reason (R): The states have ensured land reforms and enabled development of human resource, Public Distribution System, and access to education.

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

Answer 1

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


Each state worked on a different aspect to fight against poverty. Kerala focused on its human resource development, while West Bengal worked on land reforms. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu ensured food security through their Public Distribution Systems, which were implemented effectively and helped deliver food to all people.