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  • Question
  • Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Glass tumbler breaks in winter when hot water is poured in it. Reason (R) : When hot water is poured. the outer surface of glass expands.


  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • A is true but R is false. 

    Explanation

    When in winter, hot water is poured in the glass tumbler. its inner surface tends to expand while the Outer surface in contact with cold atmosphere does not. This opposite interaction causes the tumbler to break. 


  • Assertion and Reason problems


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    • 1. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death. Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

    • Options
    • A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
    • B. Both A and It 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
    • 2. Assertion(A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. Reason(R) : They are fed by melting snow.

    • Options
    • A. R correctly explains A
    • B. R is true but A is fale
    • C. A is true but R is false
    • D. Both A and R are false
    • Discuss
    • 3. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion(A) : Increase in carbon dioxide would melt polar ice. Reason (R) : Global temperature would rise

    • 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. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : There is no vaccine for AIDS. Resson (R) : The AIDS virus changes its genetic code

    • 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. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.

    • 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. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils. Reason (R) : Alluvial soils are very fertile.

    • 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
    • 7. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion(A) : A little gap is left between iron rails. Reason (R) : Iron expands in summer.

    • 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
    • 8. Assertion(A) : The pouring of kerosene oil on stagnant pools helps to eradicate malaria. Reason(R) : The kerosene oil is poisonous for the mosquitoes.

    • Options
    • A. R correctly explains A
    • B. R is true but A is fale
    • C. A is true but R is false
    • D. Both A and R are false
    • Discuss
    • 9. Assertion(A) : The steam engine was invented by James Watt. Reason(R) : There was a problem of taking out water from flooded mines.

    • Options
    • A. R correctly explains A
    • B. R is true but A is fale
    • C. A is true but R is false
    • D. Both A and R are false
    • Discuss
    • 10. Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion(A) : When common salt is kept open, it absorbs moisture from the air. Reason (R) : Common salt contains magnesium chloride.

    • 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


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