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- Question
- 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).
- Correct Answer
- If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
ExplanationR2 is incorrect and R1 is the right reason for the assertion.
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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). Discuss
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. Assertion (A):
All banks will now be closed for the entire day on second and fourth Saturdays of a month.
Reason (R1):
The business of banks has seen a steady decline in the last one decade.
Reason (R2):
The holiday does not affect much work beacause of the 24*7 net and phone banking.
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. After a purchase, the shopkeeper returns ? 100 extra to you. You will
Options- A. treat your friends to a lunch
- B. offer ? 20 at a temple and pray for more such instance
- C. hope he will give another ? 100 extra
- D. return the extra money to the shopkeeper Discuss
- 9. When someone demands something undesirable, you
Options- A. always try to avoid the man
- B. neglect the person and leave the place
- C. always try to explain your inability to meet the demand
- D. try to teach him a lesson, so that he does not repeat the same behaviour Discuss
- 10. Your classmate who is usually very energetic and happy all the time looks very down and upset. You
Options- A. carry on with your work
- B. tell one of your friends to go and talk to her
- C. go up to her and ask the reason
- D. wait for her to come up and tell you the reason 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 assertion.
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 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:
R2 is incorrect and R1 is correct but not the reason for floating of the iceberges.
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 incorrect and R1 is unverified and not a reason for the assertion.
Correct Answer: If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
This must be one of the reasons helping in talking the decision of keeping the banks closed on these Saturdays.
Correct Answer: return the extra money to the shopkeeper
Explanation:
As the extra money which the shopkeeper has given to you does not belong to you, you must return it to the shopkeeper.
Correct Answer: always try to explain your inability to meet the demand
Explanation:
When someone demands something undesirable, avoiding or neglecting the person does not solve the problem. You must try to explain the person about your inability to meet the demand.
Correct Answer: go up to her and ask the reason
Explanation:
As you know that, your classmate usually remain happy and energetic, you have to go to her and ask about the reason for her upsetness.
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