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- Question
- Assertion (A):
Capital punishment has been abolished in many countries.
Reason (R1):
No or very few serious crimes are committed in most countries
Reason (R2):
Killing of humans is considered a sin by most religious.
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).
ExplanationBoth the reasons are incorrect. Crimes have, in fact, increased. There are several arguments against capital punishment and they are not religious.
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Assertion (A):
The government will impose new tax on services for keeping the country clean.
Reason (R1):
Cleanliness is essential for a healthy living.
Reason (R2):
The country needs money to keep itself clean.
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):
Religion is opium of the people.
Reason (R1):
Opium is soothing.
Reason (R2):
Religion is good.
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):
Man-animal conflict is on the rise.
Reason (R1):
Over the years, man has become more hostile and aggressive
Reason (R2):
There is clash of interests between man and animal.
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):
The average weight of an urban person has witnesseed an increase over the past few decades.
Reason (R1):
Food is available in abundance.
Reason (R2):
Intake of food rich in fats and refined cereals combined with sedentary lifestyle has become a trend.
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):
The Indian Railways will run many special trains during the holiday season.
Reason (R1):
There is a lot of movement of people during the holiday season across the world.
Reason (R2):
The trains become overcrowded during the holiday season.
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 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.
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 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:
Humans are gregarious animals because they live in groups.
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 both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Cleanliness is necessary and also tax is imposed only when the country needs money.
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
'Religion is good' can follow as an assertion or conclusion and not as a reason.
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
There is a clash between the two on resources such as animals' habitat. For example, forests are being depleted by man.
Correct Answer: If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both reasons have contributed to the general rise in weight.
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
The assertion talks about India and hence 'movement' around the world is irrelevant.
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