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State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 143

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The labour force participation rate of females in India has been falling sharply in recent years. Reason (R): The decline in the labour force participation rate is due to improved family income and increase in education. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Per the official key, both are true but R is not the (complete) explanation. Female labour force participation fell sharply, and rising education (enrolment) and household income are among several factors, along with lack of suitable jobs and social norms.