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571. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in the context of the statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : There have been various defects and weaknesses in Indian agricultural marketing.Reason (R) : Exploitative marketing practices, high marketing charges and unfair prices have held sway in such unregulated markets.
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 the not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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572. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Which of the following is true in their context ? 1. Assertion (A) : In inflation, there is increase in money - supply and the ruse in price level. 2. Reason (R) : The rise in price level is due to shortage in supply of essential consumer goods.
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 of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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573. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in the context of the statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : The Eighth Five Year Plan aimed at growth and diversification of agriculture.Reason (R) : It was to achieve self - sufficiency in food.
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 the not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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574. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in the context of the statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : The Exit Policy is kept entirely voluntary in nature.Reason (R) : A compulsory Exit Policy would be politically damaging.
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 the not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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575. The first Indian Bank was
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Traders Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. Presidency Bank of Bombay
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