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Question
Assertion (A): In India, the human population is currently undergoing the lag phase.
Reason (R): A major portion of Indian population is still below poverty line.
Options
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.
MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution
A is false but R is true.
Explanation:
India is not currently in the lag phase. It has moved through the rapid growth phase and is now experiencing a declining growth rate. Therefore, Assertion (A) is false.
A significant section of the Indian population has historically been below the poverty line, although the proportion has declined over time. Therefore, Reason (R) is true.
Hence, A is false but R is true.
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