Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A) Malthusian theory proved to be right even after centuries. Reason (R) Living standard of people improved and birth rate declined |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) (A) is true , but (R) is false (A) is false but (R) is true |
(A) is false but (R) is true |
Malthusian theory was refuted because birth was controlled and living standards improved thereby controlling the spread of diseases. |