Concept:This question tests your understanding of the government's role in supporting winter sports and whether the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Explanation:The assertion states that India's participation in the Asian Winter Games 2025 is unique because the government is providing full financial support for the first time. This is a true fact based on recent announcements.
The reason says the government's objective is to enhance India's presence and performance in winter sports by ensuring fair and meritocratic athlete selection. This is also true, as the government has launched initiatives like Khelo India and TOPS to promote winter sports.
Moreover, the financial support directly enables a merit-based selection process, because adequate funding ensures proper training and resources for talented athletes. Hence, the reason correctly explains why the participation is unique.
Both statements are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Answer:Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (Option D)