Assertion and Reason problems
- 1. Assertion (A)
A person with blood group-O is supposed to be an universal donor.
Reason (R)
Group-O does not contain any anti-gens.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is true but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if A is true but R is false
Explanation:
We know that the person with blood group-O is the universal blood donor but group-O positive blood group contains anti-gens for Rh factor.
- 2. Assertion (A)
Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.
Reason (R)
They are fed by melting snow.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is true but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.
- 3. Assertion (A)
An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
Reason (R)
The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is true but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if A is true but R is false
Explanation:
Iron has specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water so, floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
- 4. Assertion (A)
Noise pollution is an unwanted accumulation of noise in the atmosphere.
Reason (R)
It interferes with communication.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is true but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Noise pollution is an unwanted accumulation of noise in the atmosphere as it interferes with communication.
- 5. Assertion (A)
Akbar found Din-e-Illahi.
Reason (R)
He was motivated by self glorification.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if A is true but R is false
Explanation:
Assertion correct because Din-e-Illhi was founded by Akbar but the reason is false.
- 6. Assertion (A)
Amartya Sen was awarded the nobel prize for Economics.
Reason (R)
Amartya Sen has made an invaluable contribution in the field of developmental Economics.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true and because of the reason the assertion is true.
- 7. Assertion (A)
The world bank is a leading International Financial Institution.
Reason (R)
Ever, since its formation, it has played a major role in disbursing aid and support to economies across the world.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true and because of the reason the assertion is true.
- 8. Assertion (A)
In the Indian democratic system, the cabinet ministers are appointed by the President.
Reason (R)
The Prime Minister plays an advisory role.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A.
- 9. Assertion (A)
India is a country of diverse cultures, customs and languages.
Reason (R)
What we now call India is the modern version of Bharat.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A.
- 10. Assertion (A)
The ozone layer present in the upper atmosphere of Earth is beneficial for sustaining life on the Earth.
Reason (R)
The ozone layer blocks the harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun and thus proctects life on the Earth.
Options- A. if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B. if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- C. if A is true but R is false
- D. if A is false but R is true Discuss
Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is the reason for A.
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