Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Monitoring in extension programmes involves routine collection of information.
Reason (R): Monitoring helps in tracking project implementation progress and measuring efficiency. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• 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 not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Monitoring: Routine data collection to track progress and boost efficiency in extension programs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Check (A) alone: monitoring does involve routine data collection - true.
Step 2: Check (R) alone: monitoring does track progress and measure efficiency - true.
Step 3: Check the link: routine data collection exists in order to track progress and efficiency, so (R) explains (A).
Step 4: Both true and linked, so option (1) is correct.