Question

Comprehension

Directions for answering questions.
The following questions consist of two statements : one as ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. Examine these carefully and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

I. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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

III. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

IV. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Assertion (A): Economic justice is concerned with giving all the members of society a fair share.

Reason (R): The possible criteria of distribution are equity, equality, and need.

1. I
2. II
3. III
4. IV

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : II

Assertion (A): Economic justice is concerned with giving all the members of society a fair share 

The assertion is true because the concept of economic justice says that it is a set of moral and ethical principles for building economic institutions, where the ultimate goal is to create an opportunity for each person to establish a sufficient material foundation upon which to have a dignified, productive, and creative life.

Reason (R): The possible criteria of distribution are equity, equality, and need. 

The reason is true as the criteria for distributive justice are equity, equality, and need. though it does not explain the concept of economic justice.

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

Therefore, Option 2 is the correct answer.