Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The labour force participation rate falling sharply in the recent years for females in India. Reason (R): The decline in labour force participation rate is due to the improved family income and increase in education.
Explanation:
Assertion (A) is true as India has experienced a decline in female labour force participation rates in recent years. Reason (R) is also true and provides a correct explanation for this phenomenon. As family incomes improve, women may withdraw from the labour force, especially from arduous or low-paying jobs, to focus on household activities or further education. Increased access to and participation in education also leads to women staying out of the labour force for longer periods.