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1.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.Choose the correct option.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true, but R is falseD. A is false, but R is true

A. C
B. B
C. D
D. A
Answer» E.
2.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): A person with O blood group is considered a universal recipient.Reason (R): O type of blood has no antigens.Choose the right option.A. A is correct but R is wrong.B. A is wrong but R is correct.C. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.D. Both A and R are correct but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. A
3.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): It causes death when inhaled carbon monoxide.Reason (R): Carbon monoxide is added to hemoglobin.choose the right option.A. A is correct but R is false.B. A is false but R is correct.C. Both A and R are correct and R is the proper interpretation of A.D. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper interpretation of A.

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. B
Answer» C. D
4.

For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative from the following:Assertion (A): Akbar is also known as Jahangir.Reason (R): Akbar was a strict administrator of Islamic law.

A. Both (A) and (R) are false
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation Of (A)
D. (A) is true, but (R) is false
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
5.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A) : Nowadays, more people opt for fast food.Reason (R) : Fast food is always inexpensive.

A. Both A and R true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
B. A is false, but R is true
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer» D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
6.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below,Assertion (A): The number of smartphone users in India is showing exponential growth.Reason (R): Good 3G and 4G coverage coupled with affordable costs.Choose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
7.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): The sale of mobile phones has increased manifold in recent times.Reason (R): The craze for e-commerce drives mobile sales.Choose the correct option.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is true, but R is false
C. A is false, but R is true
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer» C. A is false, but R is true
8.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Leaves are green in colour.Reason (R): Chlorophyll, a green pigment is present in leaves.Choose the correct option.

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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
9.

Assertion (A): In India, people elect their own representatives.Reason (R): India is a democracy.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
10.

Direction: Statements followed by some conclusions are given below.Statements:1. Sam sleeps more than Ram who sleeps only for 5 hours every day.2. Shyam sleeps for 8 hours which is lesser than Sam’s by 2 hours.Conclusions:I. Sam sleeps for 6 hours.II. Ram has a bad sleeping habit,Find which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Both I and II follow.
D. Neither I nor II follows.
Answer» E.
11.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Substance is self-caused, self-conceived and self-existentReason R: Substance is not caused by other causal sources but is conceived by something else and is also existent on thatIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
12.

Following are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Untouchability is the worst form of structural violence.Reason (R): Untouchability has been practiced in the name of religious sanctions.Consider the above statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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
Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false
13.

An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Leakages in household gas cylinders can be detected.Reason (R): LPG has a strong smell.Choose the correct option.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are false.
D. A is true but R is false.
Answer» E.
14.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Plants convert light energy into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.Reason (R): Sugar produced from photosynthesis by plants is used by human beings as a source of energy.Choose the correct optionA. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true but R is falseD. A is false, but R is true

A. C
B. B
C. A
D. D
Answer» C. A
15.

Assertion (A): Ventilators are provided near the roof.Reason (R): Conduction takes place better near the roof.

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer» D. IV
16.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Red color of blood is due to hemoglobin.Reason (R): Hemoglobin is a red pigment.Choose the correct option.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. Both A and R are false.

A. B
B. C
C. A
D. D
Answer» D. D
17.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): Clothes are not washed properly in hard water. Reason (R): Hard water contains many minerals. Choose the correct option. A. A is true but R is false. B. A is false but R is true. C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A. D
B. A
C. C
D. B
Answer» B. A
18.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): Earth’s temperature will increase.Reason (R) :An increase in the level of Carbon dioxide will lead to an increase in temperature of Polar regions.Choose the correct option:

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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
19.

Assertion (A): Salt is added to cook food at higher altitudes.Reason (R): Temperature is lower at higher altitudes.

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer» C. III
20.

Assertion (A) : The fine rice scheme was launched by the Telangana government in 2015.Reason (R) : It benefitted 32.7 lakh students so far.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) 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.
Answer» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
21.

Below is an assertion and a reason given.Assertion (A): India is a democratic country.Reason (R): India has its own constitution.Choose the correct option.A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper explanation of A.C. A is true but R is false.D. Both A and R are correct.

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. A
22.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Simla is colder than Delhi.Reason (R): Simla is at a higher altitude as compared to DelhiChoose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
23.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Milk production in India is quite high.Reason (R): The animal rearers in India are poor.Choose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are false.
D. Both A and R are true.
Answer» B. A is false but R is true.
24.

Assertion: Earthworms are not good for agriculture.Reason (R):Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
25.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): We feel comfortable in hot and humid climate.Reason (R): Sweat evaporates faster in humid climate.Choose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. Both A and R are false
Answer» E.
26.

Following are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Rural population does not consider open defecation as a threat to their well beingReason (R): Socio-cultural norms purity and pollution prevented people from having toilets at the homeConsider the above statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
27.

Given below are two statements – one is labelled asAssertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): If a teacher wants to improve his or her abilities as an effective Classroom communicator. He or she should first understand the students.Reason (R): The ability to understand students ' intended listening are disjoined propositions.In light of the above two statements, choose the correct option from the following:

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true. But (R) is false.
D. (A) is false. But (R) is true.
Answer» D. (A) is false. But (R) is true.
28.

For the statements (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct option from the following:Assertion: India is a democratic country.Reason: The government in India is run by representatives elected by the people.

A. A is false but R is true.
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» C. A is true but R is false.
29.

Direction: An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Mangoes are sweet when they are ripen.Reason (R): Mangoes are available mainly in Summer in India.Choose the correct option.

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.
Answer» C. A is true, but R is false.
30.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Beri Beri is a viral infection.Reason (R): Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.Choose the correct option.

A. A is false but R is true.
B. A is true but R is false.
C. Both A and R are false
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Answer» B. A is true but R is false.
31.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Tungsten filament is used for making light bulbs.Reason (R): Tungsten has a high melting point.Choose the correct option.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is falseD. A is false, but R is true

A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer» C. B
32.

Assertion (A) : The Andhra Mahasabha was established in 1930.Reason (R) : It worked for the all-around development of Telugu People.

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.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
33.

An assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Indian President is the head of the state.Reason (R): Indian Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.Choose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is True.
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» E.
34.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion: BeriBeri is a viral infection.Reason (R) : Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.Choose the correct option.

A. A is false but R is true.
B. A is true but R is false.
C. Both A and R are false
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Answer» B. A is true but R is false.
35.

Assertion (A) : Education is must for success.Reason (R) : Education is key to success.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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 correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true and (R) is false
D. Both (A) and (R) are false
Answer» E.
36.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Electric wires are generally made of copper.Reason (R): Copper is a good conductor.Choose the correct option.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 falseD. A is false, but R is true

A. D
B. B
C. A
D. C
Answer» D. C
37.

An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A) : Leakages in household gas cylinders can be detected.Reason (R) : LPG has a strong smell.Choose the correct option.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are false.
D. A is true but R is false.
Answer» E.
38.

An Assertion and a Reason are given below.Assertion: Water is essential for life. Reason: It is formed using three parts of Hydrogen and one part of Oxygen.Choose the answer.A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.C. Both Assertion and Reason are false.D. Assertion is true but Reason is false.

A. D
B. A
C. B
D. C
Answer» B. A
39.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: All perceptions seem entirely loose and separate. They are conjoined but not necessarily connectedReason R: Since the perception of hardness is not necessarily connected with its colour, it can be said that perceptions are loosely connectedIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both A a nd R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
40.

Below is an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R).Assertion (A): Land breeze blows during the night.Reason (R): The land heats up quickly.Choose the correct option.A. A is true but R is false.B. A is false but R is correct.C. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.D. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper explanation of A.

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» B. B
41.

An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): We prefer to wear white clothes in winter.Reason (R): White clothes are good reflectors of heat.Choose the correct option.

A. A is true but R is false.
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
42.

Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Through online teaching, a large number of students can be taught by very competent faculty.Reason (R): Online teaching helps students in developing critical thinking more than the offline teaching can do.In the light of the above two statements choose the correct option :

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
43.

Assertion (A): Ashoka pillars have retained their gloss on their surface.Reason (R): Moisture laden winds do not blow in the areas where it is located.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
44.

From the following two statements, one is an Assertion A), and the second one is a Reason R).These statements can be true or false.Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:Assertion A): In India, the judiciary is independent of the executive.Reason R): Judiciary abides by the constitution and helps in the implementation of its laws.

A. A is false but R is true.
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
D. A is true but R is false.
Answer» D. A is true but R is false.
45.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Some land outside the forest area is not fertile.Reason (R): Extensive cattle grazing leads to loss of soil fertility.Choose the correct option.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true, but R is falseD. A is false, but R is true

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» D. A
46.

Assertion (A) : The Indian Freedom struggle gained mass during the Non-co-operation Movement in 1920.Reason (R) : A large number of peasants and workers participated in the movement led by Gandhiji.

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 a correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
47.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Most ancient civilizations developed near rivers.Reason (R): Man's main occupation was agriculture.choose the right option.A. A is correct but R is false.B. A is false but R is correct.C. Both A and R are correct and R is the appropriate explanation of A.D. Both A and R are correct but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» C. B
48.

From the following two statements, one is an Assertion (A), and the second one is a Reason (R). These statements can be true or false. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives.Assertion A): India is known as a democratic country.Reason R): India has its own constitution.

A. A is false but R is true.
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
D. A is true but R is false.
Answer» C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
49.

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Penguins are birds, found in the hottest regions of the earth.Reason (R): Birds in hot regions do not have wings.Choose the correct option.

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. Both A and R are false
Answer» E.
50.

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: Total number of mobile users in India is increasing rapidlyReason R: The cost of the mobile is decreasingIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A si correct but R is not correct
D. A si correct but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A