Question : Assertion: Policies help in decision-making by providing a framework for consistent action.
Reason: Policies restrict decision-making and hinder flexibility.
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: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is not correct explanation.
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is not a correct explanation.
The assertion is correct as policies do help in decision-making by providing a framework for consistent action. However, the reason is not a correct explanation because policies, while providing guidance, do not necessarily restrict decision-making or hinder flexibility. Policies are designed to guide decisions within certain parameters but can be adapted to different situations and changing circumstances.