Direction: In the questions given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Technological advancement in the transportation industry has helped in bringing markets closer Reason (R) With the advancement in technology, manufacture can deliver their products to retailers and wholesaler more quickly and in cost effective manner. Codes

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true, but R is false.
• D. A is false, but R is true.