Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Industrialization has been a hallmark of modernization and national economic power. Reason (R): Industrialization is associated with high productivity and incomes. In the 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:

Industrialization contributes to:
• Higher productivity.
• Higher income and employment.
• Technological innovation.
• Economic modernization.
• National economic strength. A simple memory aid: \[ \boxed{ \text{Industrialization} \rightarrow \text{Higher Productivity} \rightarrow \text{Economic Development} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A