Assertion : (A) Literacy is essential for economic development.

Reason (R): An educated person can not use science and technology properly.

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

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true but (R) is false

(A) is false but (R) is true

answer is C.

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Assertion is true, but the reason is false. Literacy is an essential feature for the economic development of a country. It is calculated by dividing the total population of those aged seven and more who can read and write by the ones who cannot.
Educated people are considered human resources because they can use their skills and knowledge to develop the economy. They can set up startups, run businesses, and creates small industries to provide employment opportunities in the economy. They can also have a high-income level with their knowledge and raise their standard of living. An educated person can also easily use science and technology appropriately.

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