In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Chose the correct alternative from the following options.
Assertion (A)- Although the agricultural sector was stagnant during colonial times in India, but the industrial sector showed a tremendous increase in the growth rate.
Reason (R)- The famous handicraft industry of India showed a decline during colonial times causing an alarming rate of unemployment during the Britisher's era.

(A) is false but (R) is true

The correct answer is option 3:

Assertion (A) is false because, during colonial times, the industrial sector in India did not show a tremendous increase; rather, it was the handicraft and traditional industries that faced significant decline due to British policies.

Reason (R) is true because the decline of the famous handicraft industry during the colonial era contributed to high levels of unemployment, reflecting the negative impact of British economic policies on traditional industries.