Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion: The contribution of an educated person to economic growth is more than that of an illiterate person.
Reason: The labour skill of an educated person is more than that of an uneducated person.
From the given alternatives choose the correct one:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
An educated person contributes more to economic growth because their labor skills are typically more developed than those of an uneducated person. This enhanced skill level allows them to be more productive and efficient, thus contributing more significantly to economic growth.