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Economics · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q19
Read the following statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option from those given below :Assertion (A) : The dynamic sub-sectors like agro-processing industries, food processing industries, etc. have potential to create alternative employment opportunities.Reason (R) : Men usually seek non-farm jobs, but recently, women have also started looking for such jobs.
Official answer
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(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is the not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Marking-scheme solution
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is the not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
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