Question

Read the following statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully. Choose the correct alternative from those given below:
Assertion (A): The year 1921 is called the Year of Great Divide.
Reason (R): After the year 1921, India experienced a sharp rise in its population growth rate.

• 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 "Year of Great Divide" refers to a demographic shift, while the sharp population growth came later in the 20th century.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

1921 is designated the Year of Great Divide due to a significant demographic change in India's population growth. However, the pronounced acceleration in population growth occurred subsequently. Therefore, while the assertion (Reason R) is factual, it does not elucidate the reason for 1921 being termed the Year of Great Divide.