Question

Assertion (A): The Golden Quadrilateral has significantly contributed to the economic growth of India.

Reason (R): The Golden Quadrilateral has reduced travel time and distance between the metropolitan cities, aided industrial development in smaller towns, facilitated quick transport of agricultural produce, decreased vehicle operating cost and time, and improved truck transport across the country.

Options

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

• 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, and (R) is the correct explanation of (А).

Explanation:

The assertion is true because the highway network accelerates economic activity nationwide. The reason correctly explains this by detailing how reduced travel times, lowered transport costs, and enhanced connectivity between metropolitan and smaller towns directly drive industrial and agricultural growth.