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    Question

    Assertion (A): Cities generate about 66% of India's GDP

    and 90% of government income. Reason (R): Urban local bodies (ULBs) receive less than 1% of GDP as funding from state and national governments.
    A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is true, but R is false. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false, but R is true. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Assertion: True. Cities contribute significantly to GDP and government income. • Reason: True. ULBs receive less than 0.5% of GDP, which is insufficient. However, this is not the cause of their economic contribution but a reflection of fiscal challenges.

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