Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Educated farmers easily adopt new agricultural techniques and new methods of production. Reason (R): Education widens the horizon of knowledge of the farmers by enabling them to overcome ignorance and superstitions. 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:

Education in agriculture leads to:
• Adoption of modern technology.
• Better farm management.
• Higher productivity.
• Scientific decision making.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A