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Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): |
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 |
The correct answer is Option 4: (A) is false but (R) is true. Assertion (A): "Caste is achieved in India." — Incorrect. Caste is an ascribed status, not an achieved status. An ascribed status is assigned at birth and is not acquired through an individual's efforts, abilities, or achievements. Therefore, caste is not achieved. Reason (R): "One is born into a caste and cannot change it." — Correct. Caste membership is determined by birth, and traditionally an individual inherits the caste of their family. Since caste is assigned at birth rather than earned through personal accomplishment, it is regarded as an ascribed status. Therefore, the Reason is true, while the Assertion is false. |
