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Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion(A): The present Government of Uttar Pradesh is focussing on development of industry, infrastructure, energy generation etc.
Reason(R): Heavy investment facilitates economic development.

Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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.

Answer:

Option A: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).”.

If the assertion is that the government is focusing on development sectors like industry, infrastructure, and energy, then the reason that heavy investment facilitates economic development is a valid explanation. Investment in these areas typically drives economic growth and development.