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Economy UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion(A): Economic development requires a multidimensional approach.
Reason(R): The present Government of India is focussing mainly on micro-economic issues.

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “(A) is true, but (R) is false.”.
The assertion (A) is true because economic development indeed requires a broad approach. However, the reason (R) is not entirely correct in explaining the assertion because economic development involves more than just focusing on micro-economic issues; it also includes macro-economic policies and broader strategies.

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