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Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): Disinvestment in India has often sparked public and political debate. Reason (R): Disinvestment involves dilution of government ownership in public sector enterprises.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

Correct answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Both statements are true. Disinvestment means reducing government stake in public sector enterprises, and such moves often lead to debate because they affect ownership, employment, and public control.

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