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UPPCS · Question 125

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Poverty line differs across time and countries. Reason (R): The basic needs of people vary across regions and over time. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  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: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Poverty lines reflect minimum needs and price levels, which differ between countries and change over time, so R explains A.