Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other labelled as reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the assertion (A) and reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion or not. Assertion: Japan lacks most of the minerals necessary to sustain modern industrial structure. Reason: Japan is a highly industrialised country.

Select your answer to this question using codes given below.

  1. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. If both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

  3. If A is true, but R is false.

  4. If A is false but R is true.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. In fact, it is the well qualified and innovative man power of Japan that led to its industrial success. No doubt, Japan imports a huge chunk of most of the mineral resources it needs for its industrialisation.

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