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:

To remember the difference between M&E:
- Monitoring = Continuous, routine tracking of inputs and outputs during implementation ("Are we doing things right?").
- Evaluation = Episodic assessment of overall outcomes and impacts after completion ("Did we achieve our goals?").

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A