In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.

Assertion (A)- Women in general, and urban women, in particular, prefer not working.

Reason (R)- Where men are able to earn high incomes, families discourage female members from taking up jobs.

(A) Is false but (R) is true.

The correct answer is option 4: (A) Is false but (R) is true.

• Assertion (A) is false. While it's true that many women, especially in urban areas, choose not to work, the statement that women prefer not working is overly broad and doesn't account for the diverse reasons why women may choose to stay out of the workforce. It doesn’t account for the complexity of factors influencing women's employment decisions. The decision of women to work or not is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including societal norms, cultural expectations, access to education and opportunities, economic necessity, childcare arrangements, and personal preferences.
• Reason (R) is true as it describes a scenario where women might not be encouraged to work due to high incomes from male family members.