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Assertion–Reason (Evaluate Truth and Explanation):\nAssertion (A): Mobile phones have penetrated the remotest areas of the country, and now almost everyone uses smartphones.\nReason (R): Smartphones have replaced older phones and companies compete to launch better models.

Difficulty: Medium

Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Both (A) and (R) are false.

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

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
The assertion makes two strong claims—near-universal smartphone use and penetration into the remotest areas. The reason describes market dynamics.

Given Data / Assumptions:

(A) Uses “almost everyone,” which is too strong; digital divides persist.
(R) States that smartphones replaced older phones and firms compete—generally true as market trend.

Concept / Approach:
Separate descriptive market facts from over-generalized adoption claims.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) (A) is false due to affordability, age, accessibility, and preference gaps.2) (R) is largely true: rapid product cycles and migration from feature phones exist.3) A false assertion cannot be explained by a true reason.

Verification / Alternative check:
Even with wide 4G/5G availability, some remote zones/users lack smartphones.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
(a)/(b) require (A) true; (c) requires (R) false; (e) claims both false.

Common Pitfalls:
Equating high penetration with universality; ignoring last-mile constraints.

Assertion–Reason (Evaluate Truth and Explanation):\nAssertion (A): Mobile phones have penetrated the remotest areas of the country, and now almost everyone uses smartphones.\nReason (R): Smartphones have replaced older phones and companies compete to launch better models.

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