Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Rapid population growth is a cause of poverty in developing countries. Reason (R): Exports from developing countries are dominated by primary commodities. 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:

In Assertion--Reason questions:
• Check whether the Assertion is true.
• Check whether the Reason is true.
• Finally, determine whether the Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Two statements may both be true, but one may not explain the other.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Assertion--Reason questions require determining whether each statement is true and whether the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Step 1: Examine Assertion (A). Rapid population growth increases pressure on available resources, employment opportunities, housing, education and healthcare. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Rapid population growth is one of the causes of poverty in developing countries.}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is Correct.}} \]

Step 2: Examine Reason (R). Many developing countries mainly export primary commodities such as agricultural products, minerals and raw materials. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is Correct.}} \]

Step 3: Determine whether (R) explains (A). Although both statements are individually true, the dominance of primary commodity exports does not explain why rapid population growth causes poverty. The two statements relate to different aspects of development economics. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).}} \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer}=(B)} \]