Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:
Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): On-the-job training contributes to the formation of human capital.
Reason (R): On-the-job training is a programme in which employees' skills are enhanced through technical and educational training.
From the given alternatives choose the correct one:
Options:
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are both true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are both true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation for Assertion (A).
The assertion (A) is correct, but the reasoning (R) is incorrect.
While Assertion (A) is false, Reason (R) is correct.
Correct Answer:
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are both true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for Assertion (A).
Explanation:
On the job training contributes to human capital formation by enhancing skills of employees.