UGC NET Geography Q73

Question

Given below are the two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below :
Assertion (A): The partition of India in 1947 provided an impetus for town planning activities in the country.
Reason (R): Resettlement of displaced persons and providing them employment opportunities created a big opportunity before the town planners to construct new town and make provision of amenities and facilities in existing towns especially in north Indian states.