Question

Assertion (A): The life expectancy in India and Brazil is increasing.

Reason(R): The average life expectancy in Brazil is 75 years.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B A and R are true, but R is not the explanation for A.

The increase in life expectancy is an indicator of the development of society. Different economic, social factors, and public health strategies have helped in improving life expectancy.