Read the statements (A) and (R) and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Goods sold in a permanent shop are usually costlier than goods sold in the weekly markets. Reason (R): Permanent shops incur a lot of expenditure in the form of rent, electricity bills, workers' wages, etc.

Which of the following statements on markets are true? (a) In weekly markets, things are available at cheaper rates because the shop owners purchase directly from the producers. (b) Phone and internet shopping have caused losses to the neighbourhood shops. (c) The goods sold in permanent shops are often costly because the shop owners have to bear the expenditure of rent, electricity, government fees etc.

Which of the following statements are true regarding weekly markets? 1. A weekly market is so called because it is held on a specific day of the week. 2. Weekly markets have permanent shops. 3. Many goods in weekly markets are available at cheaper rates.