Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assetion (A): India's rank in the Global Happiness index is lower than most South Asian neightbours.
Reason (R) : India's GDP per capita is the lowest in South Asia.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A is true, but R is false.
The Assertion (A) is correct. According to the World Happiness Report, India’s position in the global happiness ranking has generally remained lower than several South Asian neighbours such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh in recent reports. The index evaluates happiness using indicators like social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perception of corruption.
However, the Reason (R) is incorrect. India does not have the lowest GDP per capita in South Asia. Countries like Nepal and Afghanistan generally record lower GDP per capita than India. Therefore, the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. Hence, Assertion is true but the Reason is false.