Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given. Consider both the statements carefully.
Assertion (A): India has the potential to make its Handicrafts industry a very flourishing sector.
Reason (R): India is a home to a very large number of craft forms including textiles.
Select correct answer with the help of code.

Assertion (A): India has the potential to make its Handicrafts industry a very flourishing sector.
True — India’s handicraft sector has huge potential due to its cultural richness, skilled artisans, and global demand for handmade products.

Reason (R): India is a home to a very large number of craft forms including textiles.
True — India indeed has a vast diversity of traditional crafts, handlooms, and textile arts.

Since the large number of craft forms and rich traditional base directly explain why India’s handicraft industry has great potential, (R) correctly explains (A).