Assertion and Reason problems
- 1. 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
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both the reason are incorrect
- 2. 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
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.
- 3. 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). Discuss
Correct Answer: If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both the reasons are incorrect. Crimes have, in fact, increased. There are several arguments against capital punishment and they are not religious.
- 4. 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
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.
- 5. 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
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.
- 6. 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
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.
- 7. 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
Correct Answer: If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Both reasons have contributed to the general rise in weight.
- 8. 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
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.
- 9. 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
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.
- 10. 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
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.
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