Question

Assertion (A): The developmental experiences of India and Pakistan have a lot of similarities.

Reason (R): Both India and Pakistan laid emphasis on creating a large private sector. 

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 and 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

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

India and Pakistan have comparable growth experiences, focusing on agriculture and implementing economic reforms. India and Pakistan prioritised the state sector over the private sector before implementing economic reforms.