Assertion and Reason Questions

• Assertion (A): Everyone enjoys being part of India's festivals. Reason (R): India's festival are colorful.
• Assertion (A): Mobile phones have penetrated the remotest areas of the country, and now almost everyone uses smartphones. Reason (R): Smartphones have replaced the older phones and all mobile companies are vying with each other to bring out better models.
• Assertion (A): The needle of a compass always points towards the North. Reason (R): The needle is painted red.
• Assertion (A): Fewer people today are smokers compared to the past. Reason (R): With film stars not seen smoking in films, it is no more glamorous.
• Assertion (A): Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful building in the world. Reason (R): Taj Mahal is a monument of love.
• Assertion (A): Indians are employed in large numbers in software companies across the world. Reason (R1): Indians have the advantage of English medium education. Reason (R2): Indians are genetically intelligent.
• Assertion (A): R. K. Laxman was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award. Reason (R1): R . K . Laxman was a renowned Indian author who wrote in English. Reason (R2): R. K Laxman created the 'common man'
• Assertion (A): A number of activists want total prohibition on alcoholic drinks . Reason (R1): Consuming alcohol kills people. Reason (R2): Consumption of alcohol is very often a social ill.
• Assertion (A): Humans are gregarious animals. Reason (R1): Humans are selfish. Reason (R2): Humans are gifted with the power of logic and thinking.
• Assertion (A): The bridge that was built over the railway track collapsed within a year of its construction. Reason (R1): The bridge had faulty design. Reason (R2): Kickbacks were paid by the contractor to the engineers.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Assertion (A): Religion is opium of the people. Reason (R1): Opium is soothing. Reason (R2): Religion is good.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.