Question

Read the following statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option given below:
Assertion (A): China has used the market mechanism to create additional social and economic opportunities for its citizens.
Reason (R): Social infrastructure creation by the government has brought positive results in human development indicators in China.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is \textit{not} the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Check whether the reason directly supports the assertion's context or refers to a separate aspect of the same topic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Both statements are correct: 
- The market mechanism mentioned in Assertion (A) focuses on economic reforms and liberalization in China. 
- Social infrastructure creation, mentioned in Reason (R), contributed to improvements in human development indicators. 
- However, the reason does not directly explain the market mechanism in Assertion (A), as they refer to different strategies.