Question

Assertion (A): India is still largely an agricultural country.
Reason (R): Very few people in India have access to secure jobs.

• 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.

Hint:

The shift of GDP share from agriculture to services/manufacturing in India has not been accompanied by a corresponding proportional shift in the workforce, creating a structural challenge where the majority of the population depends on a lower-yielding agricultural sector.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B