Question

Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A) Education is considered an important input for the development of a nation.
Reason (R) Because education confers higher earning capacity on people and it gives better social standing and pride. From the given options choose the correct one:

[0.80 marks]

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Education is considered an important input for the development of a nation because (i) Education confers higher earning capacity on people. (ii) It gives better social standing and pride. (iii) It enables one to make better choices in life. (iv) It provides knowledge to understand the changes taking place in society.