Question:

Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below:
Assertion (A): Multiple shops operate under centralised management and follow uniform policies in all their branches.
Reason (R): In multiple shops, all major decisions regarding pricing, purchasing, and advertising are taken by the head office.

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Central decision making by the head office leads to uniform policies in all branches.
Updated On: Nov 3, 2026
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the question:
A multiple shop (chain store) is a group of shops of one owner in many places. We must test (A), test (R) and see if (R) explains (A).

Step 2: Check Assertion (A):
All branches are run by one organisation. They keep the same goods, the same prices and the same style.
So the management is central and the policies are uniform. (A) is TRUE.

Step 3: Check Reason (R):
The head office takes the key decisions on pricing, buying and advertising. Branch managers mostly follow these decisions and manage daily work.
(R) is TRUE.

Step 4: Check the link:
Because the head office decides on price, purchase and advertising for all branches, the branches work in the same way. This is the cause of centralised management and uniform policies.
So (R) explains (A).

Step 5: Why the other options are wrong:
Option (B) denies the link between them, which is clear.
Options (C) and (D) call a true statement false.

Final Answer:
Both statements are true and (R) explains (A). This is option (A). \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A): Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]
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