Read the following statements labeled Assertion (A) and Reason (R), and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The National Single Window System (NSWS) facilitates approvals and clearances for investors.
Reason (R): It functions as an independent ministry.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A is true, but R is false.
Assertion (A) is True. The NSWS is a digital platform designed to serve as a single point of contact for investors seeking regulatory approvals and clearances for starting and operating businesses in India.
Reason (R) is False. The NSWS is not an independent ministry. It is an online digital portal and a key initiative of the Government of India under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its function is to integrate various government departments and services, not to act as a standalone ministry.