Assertion (A): The new technology has made the music recording industry earn huge incomes. Reason (R): File sharing has brought in both economic and copyright issue into the domain of legal conflicts. Codes: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (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. Correct Ans: (D) The Assertion (A) is false because new technology has not necessarily increased profits for the music recording industry. While digital platforms have created new revenue streams, illegal file sharing and piracy have reduced sales of physical albums and paid downloads. Many artists and record labels have struggled to maintain their traditional income levels due to widespread unauthorized distribution. However, the Reason (R) is true because file sharing has caused economic and copyright issues, leading to legal battles between the music industry and digital platforms. Free access to copyrighted music has significantly impacted record label revenues, artist earnings, and intellectual property rights. Governments and industry leaders have implemented strict copyright laws and digital rights management (DRM) to combat piracy. Since Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true, the correct answer is (D): (A) is false, but (R) is true. In conclusion, new technology has changed the music industry, but file sharing has led to revenue losses and legal disputes instead of boosting industry income. The battle between digital accessibility and copyright protection continues to shape the future of music distribution.