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Question : Assertion (A): Sir Robert Giffen developed the Giffen goods theory.
Reason (R): Giffen goods are those whose demand declines as their price drops.

Option 1: Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)


Solution : Sir Robert Giffen developed the Giffen goods theory.
Giffen products are inexpensive items, and when their prices rise, so does consumer demand. There are just a few alternatives for these products, which are essential to meeting our requirement for sustenance. Giffen products include things like wheat, rice, and bread.
Hence both are correct so option b is the correct answer.

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