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RPSC RAS 2016 · Question 145 of 145

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A) : Socio - religious movements of the 19th century resulted in the modernization of India. Reason (R) : Rationalism, scientific temper, and other such ideas which are the basis of modernization were at the core of the socio-religious movements. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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  1. A(A) is true but (R) is false.
  2. B(R) is true but (A) is false.
  3. CBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  4. DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Previous Related Links RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 Official Paper Part : Part 1 to 3 RPSC RAS Prelims 2015 Reexam of 2013 Official Paper Part : Part 1 to 3 All rights reserved. Examrace is a subsidiary of Mindsprite Solutions. By visiting this website you agree to our terms & conditions. Read our copyright policy , customer and visitor privacy policy , and return, refund and cancellation policy . For concerns or suggestions please contact us. Contact: 📞 +91-999-800-8851 (also WhatsApp & Signal), 📧 contactus@examrace.com. © Mindsprite Solutions 2008-2025. Please note that this website is best viewed on Microsoft Edge, Chrome version 80 and above, Firefox version 80 and above, and Safari version 14 and above for both Mac and iOS. Read more about Examrace or contact us . Maintained by Mindsprite Solutions .Correct

Answer: D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Previous Related Links RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 Official Paper Part : Part 1 to 3 RPSC RAS Prelims 2015 Reexam of 2013 Official Paper…

Explanation

Official RPSC answer key (2016): option 4.

Source: RPSC RAS Prelims 2016 Official Paper (28/08/2016), answers per official RPSC answer key

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