Question

Assertion (A): Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment, and historical and cultural background of the region.

Reason (R): The population growth or population change refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time, which can be expressed in terms of absolute numbers or percentage.

पर्याय

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

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

• (A) is true, but (R) is false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

Assertion (A) highlights the importance and impact of population change on economic and social development, while Reason (R) only defines what population change means. Hence, both statements are correct, but (R) does not explain (A).