Test: Current challenges facing Indian Economy- Assertion & Reason Type Questions - Grade 12 MCQ

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Human Capital Formation gives birth to innovation, invention and technological improvements.

Reason (R): Investment in education creates the ability to adopt newer technologies, facilitates invention and innovation since the educated workforce generally adapts to modern technologies and innovation.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Less women are found in regular salaried employment.

Reason (R): Women workers accord highest priority to self-employment because of mobility of female labour work force both in urban as well as in rural areas.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Bengaluru in Karnataka is referred to as Silicon Valley of India, as it is the hub of IT based industries.

Reason (R): Presence of world class communication facilities help it to attract many multinational companies that makes it hub of IT based industries.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Medical Tourism is a great opportunity for India.

Reason (R): Indian health services combine the latest medical technologies with qualified professionals and are cheaper for foreigners. By upgrading health services, it can be a great opportunity for India.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): The Indian government is investing a lot in Solar Energy.

Reason (R): Solar Energy is a clean form of energy and thus does very minimum harm to the environment.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Soil Erosion is the major environmental problem faced by India.

Reason (R): India is an agricultural economy

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Sustainable development is the only way that will allow the economy to have a proper development.

Reason (R): Sustainable development is the development in which the economy is developed considering the needs of the future generation.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Investors are reluctant to invest in tidal energy projects.

Reason (R): Tidal energy has high cost and low running cost. As a result, a tidal power scheme may not give returns for years.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Meena is a housewife. Besides taking care of household chores, she works in the cloth shop which is owned and operated by her husband. She is considered a self-employed worker.

Reason (R): Self-employed workers are those who use their own resources to earn and make a living.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Indian economy is marching ahead towards progress.

Reason (R): The contribution of agriculture in national income is declining but the contribution of industries and service sector is increasing continuously. It is an indicator of economic development of the Indian Economy.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): Physical capital helps in formation of human capital.

Reason (R): Physical capital is passive in nature.

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion (A): In rural India, horticulture plays a vital role in providing food and nutrition to the rural population.

Reason (R): Various horticultural activities in Indian villages have improved the economic conditions of many farmers. Such activities have become a lucrative source of livelihood for many women in rural India.