Question

Read the following statements carefully: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option from those given below:
Assertion (A): Prior to economic reforms, public investment in social infrastructure by China resulted in better Human Development Indicators (HDI).
Reason (R): China is ahead of India and Pakistan on many Human Development Indicators (HDI).

• 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. % Correct answer \textbf{Correct Answer: (A)}

Hint:

Always analyze whether Reason (R) directly explains Assertion (A) when both are true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Both the assertion and the reason are accurate. Prior to its economic reforms, China's public investment in healthcare and education contributed to an improved Human Development Index (HDI), which in turn led to China outperforming India and Pakistan across most HDI metrics. Therefore, Reason (R) accurately substantiates Assertion (A).