Question

Assertion and Reason
Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read
both the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
(A) Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(B) The Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(C) The Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
(D) Both the Assertion and the Reason are false.
1. Assertion: Punjab and Haryana have succeeded in reducing poverty.
Reason: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are very rich.
2. Assertion: One historical reason for poverty is the low level of economic development under
the British rule.
Reason: British promoted the export of Indian handicrafts and textile
3. Assertion:
Reason:
In West Bengal, there has been significant decline in poverty.
Land reform measures have been successful in West Bengal.
4. Assertion: The results of anti-poverty measures have been beyond expectation in removing
poverty from India.
Reason: The programmes have been properly implemented and rightly targeted.
5. Assertion:
Reason:
Many socio-cultural economic factors are also responsible for poverty in India.
People spend a lot of money on social obligations and religious ceremonies.​

Answer 1

A. Both the assertion and reason are true

Explanation:

A