Question : Assertion: Programmes are a set of coordinated activities.
Reason: Programmes are rigid and cannot be adjusted based on changing circumstances.
Option 1:
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is a correct explanation.
Option 2: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is not correct explanation.
Option 3: Assertion is false, but the reason is correct.
Option 4: Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
Correct Answer: Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (d) Assertion is correct, but the reason is false.
The assertion is correct in stating that programs are a set of coordinated activities. However, the reason is false. Programs are not necessarily rigid; they can be adjusted or modified based on changing circumstances. The flexibility to adapt to changing conditions is an essential characteristic of effective program management.