Read the following statement and mark the correct option.

Assertion: Complete reliance on internal recruitment involves danger of ‘inbreeding’ by stopping ‘infusion of new blood’ into the organisation.
Reasoning: When vacancies are filled through internal promotions, the scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

The correct answer is option 1- Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

When vacancies are filled through internal promotions, the scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced. Hence, complete reliance on internal recruitment involves danger of ‘inbreeding’ by stopping ‘infusion of new blood’ into the organisation.