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Assertion and Reason

Assertion and Reason

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: Water is essential for life.
Reason: It is formed using three parts of hydrogen and one part of oxygen.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: Diesel oil is a cooking medium.
Reason: It is also used in diesel cars.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: The phenomena of nuclear fission generates great energy.
Reason: The process in which a nucleus is broken into two parts is called nuclear fission.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: India is a sovereign country.
Reason: Its parliament is based in Delhi.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: When velocity is kept constant and wavelength is halved, then the frequency is doubled.
Reason: Velocity = frequency  wavelength.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: An object immersed in a bottle of water appears larger than it actually is.
Reason: It is because of refraction.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: The Ozone layer present in the upper atmosphere of earth is beneficial for sustaining life on earth.
Reason: The Ozone layer blocks the harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun and thus protects life on earth.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: One should not take medicines without a prescription.
Reason: Taking medicines without prescription is dangerous because only the doctor knows the actual components in a medicine and the possible side effects due to taking the medicine.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: In medical parlance with respect to blood groups, a person with a blood group of ‘O’ is called Universal Donor.
Reason: A person with the ‘AB’ blood group can accept blood of all types, i.e., A, B, AB and O.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: Harshad Mehta was responsible for a major bull run in the Indian Stock market.
Reason: Harshad Mehta was known as the “big bull”.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: Iron is a good conductor of electricity.
Reason: If you touch an iron rod which is exposed to electric current, you will get an electric shock.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: Four stroke engines are more efficient than two stroke engines as far as fuel consumption is concerned.
Reason: Four stroke engines have lower wastage of petrol in their operation.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion: Mahatma Gandhi is considered to be the father of the Indian Nation.
Reason: The name ‘India’ was coined by Mahatma Gandhi.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: If you touch an iron rod which is exposed to electric current, you will get an electric shock.
Reason: Iron is a good conductor of electricity.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: It has been observed that buffaloes like to remain in the water during the summer.
Reason: Contact with water cools the body in the summer.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: The price of a stock is determined on the basis of the demand and supply of the stock.
Reason: The value of the sensex increases whenever there is a heavy demand for the stocks which form the Sensex.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: India’s President is appointed on a five-year term.
Reason: Pratibha Patil was appointed as India’s first woman president in 2007.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: In the Indian democratic system, the cabinet ministers are appointed by the President.
Reason: The Prime minister plays an advisory role.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: The World Bank is a leading international financial institution.
Reason: Ever since its formation, it has played a major role in disbursing aid and support to economies across the world.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: India is a country of diverse cultures, customs and languages.
Reason: What we now call India is the modern version of Bharat.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: India won the inaugural 20-20 world cup cricket tournament.
Reason: A young team played fearless and brilliant cricket to win the inaugural T20 world cup.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: As the pressure increases, the volume decreases if the temperature is constant.
Reason: When temperature is constant, pressure and volume are inversely proportional to each other.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: Amartya Sen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics.
Reason: Amartya Sen has made an invaluable contribution in the field of developmental economics.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: The Y2k problem had the entire computer industry in a fix towards the end of the 20th century.
Reason: The Y2k problem emerged due to the fact that the date field in computers had only two digits.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion: Manmohan Singh is widely recognised as the chief architect of liberalisation in India.
Reason: Manmohan Singh was the finance minister who first started opening up the Indian economy in 1991.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
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