State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

UPPCS · Question 135

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India's success is critical for the global success of Sustainable Development Goals. Reason (R): India accounts for nearly one-sixth of the total world population. 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

With about 17-18% of humanity, India's progress heavily shapes global SDG outcomes, which is why R explains A.