Question

Assertion (A): Alfred Marshall emphasised on the production of wealth in his definition of economics.

Reason (R): Robbins emphasised on choice under scarcity. Alternatives:

विकल्प

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Explanation:

Marshall did not emphasise the production of wealth; he emphasised material welfare in his definition of economics.
Robbins correctly emphasised choice under scarcity, so the reason is true.