Assertion and Reason Based Question
Assertion (A): Railways have been a great integrating force for more than 150 years.
Reason (R): Railways in India bind to economic life of the country as well as accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Both A and R are true and R is the Correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and but R is the not Correct explanation of A.

A is correct but R is wrong.

A is wrong but R is correct.

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Railways were introduced in India in 1853. By 1947, India had 42 rail systems. In 1951, the systems were nationalised as a single organisation, making it one of the largest networks in the world. Railways have been a primary integrating element and a vital method of transportation for more than 150 years. So, the (A) Assertion is correct.
Railways in India connect the country's economic life and drive the development of industry and agriculture. The railway allows items produced around the country to be transported from one site to another. Mining sites and industrial zones may be linked. Many unskilled labourers were also hired during railway construction. It became a precursor of industrial advancement by expanding the market to an international level. It increased agricultural output, grain exports, and imports, bringing agriculture to a commercial level. Hence Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity