Question

Read the following statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the options given below:
Assertion (A): Information plays a crucial role in judicious decision-making about investing in human capital.
Reason (R): Individuals invest to acquire information about the labour market and other areas such as education and healthcare.

• 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 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.
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Hint:

Information about labour markets and sectors helps people make wiser education and skill investment decisions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Both the assertion and the reason are correct. Moreover, Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A) as the availability of relevant information enables individuals to make informed decisions about investing in human capital.