Question

Assertion (A): The economic development of a region depends upon its resource base.

Reason (R): Economic development requires technologies as well as investment.

विकल्प

• (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is correct.

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

A region's economic development is undoubtedly dependent on its resource base, but efficient utilisation of these resources necessitates adequate technologies and investment.