Q. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R (December 2023, UGC NET)

Assertion A: The information Society describe the push towards computerized automation

Reason R:  The network society not grapples with its consequences

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

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation A

2. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A

3. A is correct but R is not correct.

4. A is not correct but R is correct.

Correct Ans: (3)

Explanation: The question pertains to two statements: Assertion A and Reason R, concerning the concepts of the information society and the network society. Assertion A claims that the information society describes the push towards computerized automation, suggesting a significant emphasis on computerization and automation within this societal framework. However, Reason R contends that the network society fails to grapple with the consequences of its actions, presumably related to computerization and automation. The analysis suggests a disconnection between the two statements, as there isn’t a clear causal relationship established. While Assertion A might hold validity in describing the role of computerized automation within the information society, Reason R’s assertion about the network society’s response to its consequences lacks clarity and specificity.