Assertion (A): Independent India had to plan for growth in both agriculture and industry.
Reason (R): Colonial rule left agriculture stagnant and industry without a capital goods base.

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The weaknesses inherited in both sectors are why the plans set goals for both.
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Assertion (A): Independent India had to plan for growth in both agriculture and industry.Reason (R): Colonial rule left agriculture stagnant and industry without a capital goods base.

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Assertion (A): Independent India had to plan for growth in both agriculture and industry.
Reason (R): Colonial rule left agriculture stagnant and industry without a capital goods base.