Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Employment - Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues

Question:

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct alternatives
Assertion (A): Lesser women are more likely to be employed on a regular basis.
Reason (R): Regular compensated work does not necessitate the acquisition of skills or a high level of reading.

Options:

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False

Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True

Correct Answer:

Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False

Explanation:

Proportion of women getting regular salaried work is low. But to get a regular salaried work, acquisition of skills is essential. In India, education and skill development of women is not in the priority list of the family.