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UPPCS · Question 97

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Development is being defined as improving living standards and welfare. Reason (R): Growth in per capita income is not a sufficient measure of development. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation

Because income growth alone ignores health, education and welfare, development is defined more broadly as improved living standards.