Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Monitoring in extension programmes involves routine collection of information.
Reason (R): Monitoring helps in tracking project implementation progress and measuring efficiency. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Monitoring: Routine data collection to track progress and boost efficiency in extension programs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Assertion (A) is correct: Monitoring in extension programs involves the routine collection of data, such as project activities, outputs, and outcomes, to assess how a program is performing. This systematic process ensures timely insights into program execution. - Reason (R) is correct and explains (A): The purpose of monitoring is to track the progress of project implementation (e.g., whether activities are on schedule) and measure efficiency (e.g., resource utilization and cost-effectiveness). By collecting data regularly, monitoring enables program managers to identify issues, make adjustments, and ensure goals are met, directly supporting the assertion. Since both statements are true and (R) explains why routine data collection is integral to monitoring, option (1) is correct.