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- Question
- Assertion (A): : Icebergs, which are a solid form of water, float on water in the seas.
Reason (R1):
Icebergs have two-thirds of their mass under water and the other third visible above the surface.
Reason (R2):
Icebergs are heavier than water and displace water of the seas, making them float.
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).
ExplanationR2 is incorrect and R1 is correct but not the reason for floating of the iceberges.
- 1. Assertion (A):: Most of the rivers in the North Indian plain experience flooding during the summer seasons.
Reason (R1):
The rivers mostly originate in the Himalayas and are fed by the melting snow.
Reason (R2):
The rivers are fed by the monsoon rains in the summer months.
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): In the regional language films awards ceremony, most of the prizes were won by Bengali films.
Reason (R1):
Bengal has the oldest tradition of art and culture.
Reason (R2):
Bengali is spoken by a sizable population in the world.
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):
Vehicular emissions, the waste emitted by cars, buses and so on, are a cause of concern for all environmentalists.
Reason (R1):
The emission contains several gases and particulate material harmful to the health of the people.
Reason (R2):
In cities, the level of emissions from vehicles can be very high.
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):
The Pamir mountains have been given the name 'Roof of the World'.
Reason (R1):
The Pamirs are in Asia
Reason (R2):
The Pamirs protect Asia from natural calamities.
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):
Saffron is the costliest spice in the world.
Reason (R1):
Cultivation and production of saffron is painstaking and expensive.
Reason (R2):
Saffron is the most sought after spice.
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):
People in high altitude areas, such as Ladakh, are unable to work long hours or do heavy labour.
Reason (R1):
The cold climate makes them lethargic.
Reason (R2):
Thin air makes them tired even when doing light tasks.
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):
The Moon appears bigger than the Sun.
Reason (R1):
The Moon is bigger in size than the Sun.
Reason (R2):
The Sun is bigger in size than the Moon.
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): A number of institutions give awards to prominent persons for their accomplishment in the fields of arts, culture and literature.
Reason (R1):
Art and culture needs to be encouraged in order to get more talent into the fields and to encourage the people to achieve excellence.
Reason (R2):
Works of art and literature are representative of the culture of a society.
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):
Politicians often take recourse to astrological predictions while taking important decisions.
Reason (R1):
A political career is full of uncertainties and luck.
Reason (R2):
Politicians are not educated enough and are therefore superstitious.
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):
There are more women's beauty parlous than there are men's saloons
Reason (R1): More number of men consider themselves good looking than the number of women.
Reason (R2):
The population of women is larger than that of men.
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
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Correct Answer: If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both reasons contribute to the flooding
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
R2 is correct but it is not the reason for the assertion.
Correct Answer: If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both the reasons are cause for environmental damage.
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Reason 1 is correct but it is not the reason for the assertion.
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Saffron is not the most sought after spice.
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Only R2 is correct.
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
The Sun is bigger in size than the Moon, but that is not the reason for the Moon to appear bigger. it is proximity of the Moon to the Earth.
Correct Answer: If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both reasons contribute to the assertion.
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
R2 is incorrect and R1 is the right reason for the assertion.
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
R2 is incorrect and R1 is unverified and not a reason for the assertion.
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