Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The French speaking community was rich in comparison to the Dutch speaking community in Belgium.
Reason (R): Dutch speaking community got the benefit of economic development and education much later.

• 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 incorrect.
• D. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that Assertion-Reason questions require evaluating the relationship between both statements to determine if they are connected and if one explains the other.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Belgium, the French-speaking community was wealthier and had more access to education and economic development compared to the Dutch-speaking community, who were marginalized for a long time. The Dutch-speaking community only started gaining access to economic benefits and education later on, especially after reforms that promoted equality. This made Reason (R) a valid explanation for Assertion (A).
Conclusion.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A), making option (A) the correct answer.