Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): The American Civil War created a panic in the cotton circles in Britain.
Reason (R): American cotton supplies had dropped drastically which increased the demand for Indian cotton.

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

Hint:

In assertion-reason questions, always verify whether both statements are true independently and then check if the reason logically explains the assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The American Civil War (1861–1865) severely disrupted the supply of cotton from the Southern United States to Britain, which was a key supplier to the British textile industry. This disruption led to a shortage and panic in Britain's cotton circles.
Simultaneously, due to this shortage, Britain turned to India to meet its cotton demands. Thus, the demand for Indian cotton surged. The Reason explains why the panic occurred in Britain, making it the correct explanation for the Assertion.