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)- In rural areas, the percentage of people engaged in self-employment is more as compared to urban areas.
Reason (R)- Maximum proportion of rural areas is engaged in agricultural activities on their own plots and work independently.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
Explanation: In rural areas, a higher percentage of people are engaged in self-employment compared to urban areas. This is because many rural residents are involved in agricultural activities, working on their own plots or small enterprises independently. Therefore, Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A).