Question

Assertion (A): The Government of India adopted the measure of regulation of markets to improve marketing conditions for agricultural products.

Reason (R): Regulation of market ensured transparent pricing, fair trade practices, and protection for farmers against exploitation in agricultural marketing.

Options

• 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, but 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

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

Explanation:

The government has used market‑regulation measures (e.g., regulated markets/mandis and related controls) to improve agricultural marketing conditions; such regulation is intended to ensure transparent pricing, fair trade practices, and protect farmers from exploitation, which directly explains why the regulation was adopted.