Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Robert Dahl has suggested for cross cultural studies in Public Administration.
Reason (R): He believed that the Public Administration can escape the effects of political, cultural and environmental system in which it develops.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Robert Dahl suggested cross-cultural studies in Public Administration to understand how different political, cultural, and environmental contexts affect administrative practices. However, Reason (R) is incorrect as Dahl believed that Public Administration is deeply influenced by the political and cultural contexts in which it operates. Therefore, Public Administration cannot escape these effects, contrary to what is stated in Reason (R).
Information Booster:
1. Robert Dahl's work emphasizes the contextual nature of Public Administration.
2. Cross-cultural studies help understand diverse administrative systems.
3. Public Administration cannot be isolated from its socio-political context.
4. Assertion (A) is about broadening administrative understanding.
5. Reason (R) incorrectly suggests isolation from contextual factors.
Additional Information:
· Assertion (A): Cross-cultural studies enhance the understanding of Public Administration.
· Reason (R): Incorrectly states Public Administration can escape context.