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Question
Assertion (A): Public sector enterprises may have a social responsibility to provide employment opportunities.
Reasoning (R): Government ownership often leads to an emphasis on job creation as part of the broader social welfare objectives.
Options
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Explanation:
- Assertion (A) is true because public sector enterprises are frequently viewed as having a social responsibility, which includes providing job opportunities, particularly in areas with significant unemployment.
- Reasoning (R) is also true because government ownership of these companies frequently prioritises social welfare, including job creation, as part of larger economic and social development objectives. Thus, the reasoning explains the assertion.
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