MCQ
Assertion (A): Tertiary activities are those that involve producing goods.
Reason (R): Tertiary activities support both primary and secondary activities through services.
  • 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) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
D
Explanation: Tertiary activities provide services rather than goods. The reason correctly describes the supportive role of tertiary activities in relation to primary and secondary sectors.

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