Assertion-Reasoning PYQ on Information Technology — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1999

Assertion-Reasoning PYQ on Information Technology

Assertion (A): Information Technology is fast becoming a very important field of activity in India.

Reason (R): Software is one of the major exports of the country, and India has a very strong base in hardware.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

Explanation

• The Assertion is true because Information Technology (IT) has emerged as a major sector in India, contributing significantly to economic growth, employment generation, and exports. India has established itself as a global leader in software services and IT-enabled services (ITES).
• However, the Reason is false. While software is indeed one of India’s major exports, India has historically not possessed a comparably strong base in hardware manufacturing. The country’s strength lies primarily in software development and services rather than hardware production.
• Therefore, the Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false.