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- Question
- Assertion (A):
R. K. Laxman was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award.
Reason (R1):
R . K . Laxman was a renowned Indian author who wrote in English.
Reason (R2):
R. K Laxman created the 'common man'
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- Correct Answer
- If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
ExplanationR. K. Narayan wrote in English . R. K. Laxman was given the Padma Vibhushan for his achievements and not for creating the 'common man'.
- 1. Assertion (A):
Indians are employed in large numbers in software companies across the world.
Reason (R1): Indians have the advantage of English medium education.
Reason (R2): Indians are genetically intelligent.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 2. Assertion (A):
Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful building in the world.
Reason (R):
Taj Mahal is a monument of love.
Options- A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. Discuss
- 3. Assertion (A):
Fewer people today are smokers compared to the past.
Reason (R):
With film stars not seen smoking in films, it is no more glamorous.
Options- A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. Discuss
- 4. Assertion (A):
The needle of a compass always points towards the North.
Reason (R):
The needle is painted red.
Options- A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. Discuss
- 5. Assertion (A):
Mobile phones have penetrated the remotest areas of the country, and now almost everyone uses smartphones.
Reason (R):
Smartphones have replaced the older phones and all mobile companies are vying with each other to bring out better models.
Options- A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. Discuss
- 6. Assertion (A):
A number of activists want total prohibition on alcoholic drinks .
Reason (R1):
Consuming alcohol kills people.
Reason (R2):
Consumption of alcohol is very often a social ill.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 7. Assertion (A):
Humans are gregarious animals.
Reason (R1): Humans are selfish.
Reason (R2): Humans are gifted with the power of logic and thinking.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 8. Assertion (A):
The bridge that was built over the railway track collapsed within a year of its construction.
Reason (R1):
The bridge had faulty design.
Reason (R2):
Kickbacks were paid by the contractor to the engineers.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 9. Assertion (A):
Music preference of the youth has changed from the Indian Ghazals and Bollywood music to the American Hip Hop and Rock
Reason (R1):
American music is more lively
Reason (R2):
Ghazals and Bollywood music are difficult to understand.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 10. Assertion (A):
While-collar crimes are increasing rapidly.
Reason (R1):
People in the private sector are under great stress of earning good money.
Reason (R2):
The law is slack on white-collar crimes
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
Assertion and Reason problems
Search Results
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Intelligence is not genetic.
Correct Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation:
Taj Mahal is a beautiful building because of its architecture and design.
Correct Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
The reason is increasing awareness about lung cancer.
Correct Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation:
The reason is magnetism of the needle.
Correct Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation:
Because the smartphone have replaced the older phones, almost everyone now uses a smartphone.
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Consuming alcohol does not always kill people.
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Humans are gregarious animals because they live in groups.
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Kickbacks do not imply use of faulty design or inferior quality material, which is the cause of collapse.
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both the reason are incorrect
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
White-collar crimes can be in the private sector also.
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