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Question

Assert ion (A): Economic growth in India has generally remained stagnant for the last ten years.
Reason (R): Food grains production has not increased for several years.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Codes:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the reason for A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer:

Option D: A is false but R is true

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A is false but R is true”.

Recent reports indicate that India's GDP has grown considerably, even exceeding projections for 2024 [Business Standard, World Bank].

Food grain production has not increased for three successive years.