UGC NET CSE | October 2020 | Part 1 | Question: 14

Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

$\begin{array}{lll} \text{Assertion (A)} & : & \text{In order to bring the gap between theory and practice} \\ && \text{both fundamental and applied research formats have to be promoted.} \\ \text{Reason (R)} & : & \text{Fundamental research focuses on theory making and applied research} \\ && \text{is directed at exploring the applicability of theory in varied} \\ & & \text{practical situations} \end{array}$

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
• B. Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is NOT the correct explanation of $(A)$
• C. $(A)$ is correct and $(R)$ is not incorrect
• D. $(A)$ is not correct and $(R)$ is correct

Answer 1

Basic research, also called pure research or fundamental research, is a type of scientific research with the aim of improving scientific theories for better understanding and prediction of natural or other phenomena.

Applied Research uses scientific theories to develop technology or techniques which can be used to intervene and alter natural or other phenomena.

so   a)  Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)