In the question given below there are 2

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.

Assertion (A)- Sustainable development is necessary for the economic growth of the country.

Reason (R)- Sustainable development makes sure that conventional methods are used for energy generation.

Options:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) Is true but (R) is false.

(A) Is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer:

(A) Is true but (R) is false.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: (A) Is true but (R) is false.

Explanation:

Assertion (A): "Sustainable development is necessary for the economic growth of the country." This is true. Sustainable development ensures that economic growth does not come at the expense of environmental degradation and resource depletion, allowing for long-term economic stability and growth.
Reason (R): "Sustainable development makes sure that conventional methods are used for energy generation." This is false. Sustainable development emphasizes the use of renewable and non-conventional energy sources, rather than relying solely on conventional methods like fossil fuels, which can be harmful to the environment.