Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:…
2025
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Population explosion occurs when death rates decline rapidly but birth rates remain high.
Reason (R): Societal reproductive behavior changes instantly with improvements in healthcare.
- A.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
- C.
A is true, but R is false
- D.
A is false, but R is true
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Correct answer: C
Population explosion occurs when death rates fall rapidly but birth rates remain high. Reproductive behaviour does not change instantly with healthcare improvement, so the reason is false.