Question

Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option from those given below :

Assertion (A) : India is a member of various regional and economic groupings such as BRICS, G20, etc.

Reason (R) : Membership of economic and regional groupings helps a nation to understand their strengths and weaknesses in comparison to other nations.

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

Hint:

Both statements are true. Comparing with other members shows a nation its strengths and weaknesses, which is a reason for joining groups.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
In an Assertion-Reason question we check three things. Is A true? Is R true? Does R explain A?

Step 2: Check Assertion (A):
India belongs to BRICS, G20 and other regional and economic groups. So Assertion (A) is true.

Step 3: Check Reason (R):
Members of a group see how their economy performs against the others. This shows where they are strong and where they lag.
So Reason (R) is true.

Step 4: Check the link:
A nation joins such groups to gain from this comparison, along with trade and cooperation. So R gives the reason behind A.
Option (A) says both are true and R explains A. This is correct.
Option (B) says R does not explain A. The link exists, so (B) is wrong. Option (C) calls R false, and option (D) calls A false. Both are wrong because both statements are true.

Final Answer:
Both A and R are true and R explains A. This is option (A).