Assertion (A) : People's participation has lost its importance in making any programme successful.
Reason (R) : Use of ICTs has become the most important requirement for ensuring success of the programmes.
Assertion (A) states that people's participation has lost its importance in making any programme successful. This is incorrect. Active public involvement is widely recognized as crucial for the success and sustainability of various programs, particularly those related to community development, social welfare, and governance. Its significance has not diminished.
Reason (R) claims that the use of ICTs has become the most important requirement for program success. This is also incorrect. While Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can significantly enhance program efficiency, outreach, and management, they are not universally the single most important factor. The success of a program often depends on a combination of factors, including community needs, resource availability, policy support, and effective implementation, alongside or sometimes prioritizing factors other than ICT.
Since both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect statements, the correct option is the one that reflects this.
The correct answer is Option 4: Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
| LIST-I (CAL) | LIST-II (Deals with) |
| A. Instruction paradigm | I. Tutorials and drill-and-practice |
| B. Revelatory paradigm | II. Distinguishes between knowledge that is authentic and is valued in itself |
| C. Conjectural paradigm | III. Learning through discovery and vicarious experience through computer simulation |
| D. Emancipatory paradigm | IV. Active knowledge, manipulation and hypothesis testing |