Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The economic development of a region depends upon its resource base. Reason (R): Sometimes resource rich regions remain backward.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
• D. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

Hint:

If Reason is true but does not explain Assertion → Option B.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B