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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Economically rich societies of western developed world produce much larger quantities of solid waste substances.
Reason (R) : There is inverse relationship between the amount of solid wastes produced and richness.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Solid Waste Production: Assertion vs. Reason Analysis

Assertion (A): Waste Generation in Affluent Nations

Assertion (A) claims that economically prosperous societies, typically found in the developed Western world, generate substantially larger volumes of solid waste. This is generally considered accurate. Wealthier nations often exhibit higher levels of consumption, industrial production, and reliance on disposable goods, directly correlating with increased solid waste output.

Reason (R): Wealth and Waste Correlation

Reason (R) suggests an inverse relationship between economic wealth and the quantity of solid waste produced. This implies that as a society becomes richer, its waste generation decreases. This contradicts the reality observed in many developed countries, where increased affluence usually leads to *higher*, not lower, waste generation due to lifestyle and consumption habits. Therefore, Reason (R) is factually incorrect.

Final Conclusion on Statements

Upon evaluating both statements:

  • Assertion (A) is factually correct.
  • Reason (R) is factually incorrect.

Thus, the most appropriate choice is that (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

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