Question

ASSERTION (A): The quality of population depends upon the literacy rate,

health of a person indicated by life expectancy and skill formation acquired

by the people of the country.

REASON (R): The quality of population ultimately decides the growth rate

of the country .Literate and healthy population is an asset .

(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 correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.​

Answer 1

ASSERTION (A):The quality of population depends upon the literacy rate, health of a person indicated by life expectancy and skill formation acquired by the people of the country.

REASON (R): The quality of population ultimately decides the growth rate of the country .Literate and healthy population is an asset.

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

EXPLANATION:-

• Literacy is the key to the development of the nation. Literacy defines the quality of the population.

• Literacy boosts Human Capital Formation. Human Capital Formation means the population attaining knowledge and using it effectively for their development.

• Literacy helps in raising the production level which improves the growth rate of the country.

• The Health of a person is the most important aspect of their happiness and welfare.

• A healthy population is an important contribution to economic progress as their life expectancy is more so they are more productive and more efficient.

• Proper Training and education facilities improve and enhance the skills of the labour force which is very important for the overall growth of a nation.

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