Consider the following statements about National Crime Records Bureau NCRB recently published i...........

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Consider the following statements about National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently published its report titled “Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2020”.

A) Suicides among student have increased by 21.20 per cent.

B) Number of suicides in 2020 was highest since 1982.

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

Only A

Only B

Both A and B

Neither A nor B

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Explanation:

- Statement A: This claims that suicides among students increased by 21.20% in 2020. According to the NCRB 2020 report, there was a significant increase in student suicides compared to previous years, though verifying the precise percentage increase requires reference to the report. It is approximately correct.

- Statement B: This claims that the number of suicides in 2020 was the highest since 1982. The NCRB 2020 report noted the highest recorded suicides in India since data has been consistently reported, reflecting a significant increase due to pandemic-related stressors, among other factors.

- Option 1: Only A - Incorrect, as both statements have an element of truth.

- Option 2: Only B - Incorrect, because Statement A is generally accurate.

- Option 3: Both A and B - This is the correct answer as both statements reflect the reality presented in the NCRB report.

- Option 4: Neither A nor B - Incorrect, both statements hold some truth based on the report.

Correct Answer: Option 3: Both A and B