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Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Aasertion (A): Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors in 1845.
Reason (R): Contractors had drastically reduced their payments.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) in false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Answer:
In 1845, Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against the contractors who supplied them raw material and gave them orders for finished textiles but drastically reduced their payments. A large crowd of weavers marched to the mansions of their contractors demanding higher wages.
Therefore,
- Weavers had led revolt against contractors .
- Contractors reduced their payments .
Thus,
- Assertion is true.
- Reason is true.
- And, reasoning is the correct Points to Remember of assertion.
So, the correct answer is (a)
