Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The French speaking community was rich in comparison to the Dutch speaking community in Belgium.
Reason (R): Dutch speaking community got the benefit of economic development and education much later.

• 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 incorrect.
• D. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that Assertion-Reason questions require evaluating the relationship between both statements to determine if they are connected and if one explains the other.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Belgium, the French-speaking population initially held advantages in wealth, education, and economic opportunities, while the Dutch-speaking population faced marginalization. Later reforms aimed at equality allowed the Dutch-speaking community to access economic and educational benefits. This context validates Reason (R) as an explanation for Assertion (A).
Conclusion.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) accurately explains Assertion (A), thus making option (A) the correct answer.