Assertion–Reason (Two Reasons): Assertion (A): Indians are employed in large numbers in software companies across the world. Reason (R1): Indians have the advantage of English-medium education. Reason (R2): Indians are genetically intelligent.
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AIf only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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BIf only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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CIf both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
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DIf neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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EIf (R1) is partly correct and (R2) is partly correct.
Answer
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We evaluate which of the two proposed reasons plausibly supports the assertion about employment patterns in global software firms.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- (A) Many Indians work in global software companies.
- (R1) English-medium education provides communication and documentation advantages.
- (R2) A genetic-intelligence claim is presented.
Concept / Approach:Valid explanations should be evidence-based and non-essentialist. Language proficiency, large STEM graduate base, cost arbitrage, and ecosystem maturity are widely cited contributors. Genetic essentialism is unscientific and not an acceptable explanatory basis.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Accept (A) as broadly true.2) (R1) plausibly contributes (communication/client interaction, global collaboration, documentation).3) (R2) is a flawed, biased generalization lacking scientific grounding and is not an acceptable reason.Verification / Alternative check:Additional valid factors (training, policy, industry clusters) reinforce that (R1) can be a reason even without (R2).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:(b) assigns weight to (R2); (c) validates both; (d) discards a sound factor (R1); (e) hedges without justification.
Common Pitfalls:Accepting essentialist/genetic explanations for complex socioeconomic outcomes.
Final Answer:Option A: Only (R1) is the reason.