Question

A: In India, industrial areas are found concentrated in a few regions.
R: India is an agricultural country.

• A. Only A is correct
• B. Only R is correct
• C. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• D. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Hint:

Assertion-Reasoning questions require understanding the correlation between the statements. Be careful to identify if the reasoning directly supports the assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyze the assertion.
Assertion A: "In India, industrial areas are found concentrated in a few regions." This is correct as industrialization in India is primarily concentrated in a few areas like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai. Step 2: Analyze the reasoning.
Reasoning R: "India is an agricultural country." This is also correct, as a large portion of India's economy is based on agriculture. Step 3: Determine the relationship.
- While both A and R are correct, the reasoning does not directly explain why industrial areas are concentrated in a few regions. Industrial concentration is more due to factors like infrastructure, availability of raw materials, and government policies, rather than being an explanation of India's agricultural nature. Final Answer: The correct answer is (D) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.