Explore topic-wise MCQs in Assertion and Reason.

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1.

Assertion: The problem solving ability, mental performance and memory of the employees of company C are deteriorating. RI. Due to tight schedule at company C, the employees of the company are skipping their breakfast regularly. RII. The job is physical in nature, but not mental.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
2.

Assertion: The newly constructed bridge collapsed and caused death of many people. RI. The design of the bridge was not proper. RII. The bridge was constructed on black cotton soil.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
3.

Assertion: Today's youth in India like western music more than Indian classical music. RI. Western music has strong base than Indian classical music. RII. Indian classical music is very boring and they like rocking music more.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
4.

Assertion: J.K. Rowlling's books are selling like hot cakes. RI. People love the subject of the book written by Rowlling and the style of her writing. RII. Rowlling uses very simple language so that every one understand that.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
5.

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.

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.
6.

Assertion (A) : Banking soda creates acidity in the stomach. Reason (R) : Banking soda is alkaline.

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» E.
7.

Assertion (A) : A little gap is left between iron rails. Reason (R) : Iron expands in summer.

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. Both A and R are 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.
8.

Assertion (A) : When a body is dipped in a liquid fully or partially, there is a decrease in its weight. Reason (R) : The decrease in weight is due to the higher density of the displaced liquid.

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. D.
Answer» D. D.
9.

Assertion (A) : When common salt is kept open, it absorbs moisture from the air. Reason (R) : Common salt contains magnesium chloride.

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. D.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
10.

Assertion (A) : Uranium undergoes nuclear fusion reaction. Reason (R) : It has a big, unstable nucleus.

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» E.
11.

Assertion (A) : Copper is used to make electric wires. Reason (R) : Copper has very low electrical resistance.

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.
12.

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.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
13.

Assertion: People, these days, are doing a lot of tele-shopping. RI. People are watching TV a lot. RII. People, these days, are not finding time to shop in markets.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
14.

Assertion: Though the law warns that demanding and giving dowry are both crimes, dowry deaths are increasing in number. RI. Demanding dowry and giving dowry is a custom in our society. RII. The law is not a strong enough deterrent to the people who commit this crime.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
15.

Assertion: India and America have increased the number of strategic dialogues between the two countries. RI. America and India want to improve bilateral relations. RII. America and India are scheming against Russia.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
16.

Assertion: Every year, *Booker prize* is given by the English government to the best work in English literature. RI. The English government has enough money with it to spend on such prizes. RII. The English government is interested in encouraging the authors of these literary works.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
17.

Some people in India are indifferent to the existing reservations in the education and the recruitment fields. RI. Because these people do not fall under reservation category. RII. Sometimes reservations cause damage to the merit.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
18.

Assertion (A) : Buddha left home after his marriage. Reason (R) : He wished to be free of all worldly ties and become an ascetic.

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: India continues to make strides in defence research. RI. India wants to stand next to America in defence research. RII. To ensure a high level of defence preparedness against hostile neighbours.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
20.

Assertion: The supreme court "ordered a ban on registration of private non-commercial vehicles without Euro II emission norms in the national capital region (NCR) from April 1, 2000, to control the growing pollution". RI. The rate of pollution now has become a threat to human life. RII. So far, private non-commercial vehicles have been registered without Euro II emission norms in the NCR.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
21.

Assertion: National banks have reduced their interest rates by 1.5% on fixed deposits. RI. They have enough deposits and are not interested attracting more deposits. RII. They want to compete with private limited banks.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion
Answer» E.
22.

Assertion: Many countries have abolished capital punishment for murder. RI. Capital punishment is nothing but murder by the state. RII. On humanitarian grounds, every criminal must be given sufficient time to realise his misdeed and repent it.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
23.

Assertion: A new media, that is growing by leaps and bounds these days, is the internet. RI. People's communication skills have improved. RII. Because science and technology is growing by leaps and bounds these days.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» E.
24.

Assertion: Astrological forecasts published in various magazines often vary. RI. Different astrologers have their own methodology of making predictions. RII. Different astrologers have studied at different universities.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
25.

Assertion: During polling season, new roads are constructed, there is twenty-four hours of power supply, good supply of water, and many other facilities are provided to the people. RI. Political leaders want to be in the good books of the people. RII. Polling season that is the right time to convert black money to white money in the name of party funds for the industries.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
26.

Assertion: The environmentalists are strongly opposed to the use of polythene bags. RI. Polythene harms land as it never gets decomposed. RII. Polythene bags are not made of natural products.

A. Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
C. either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
D. neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
Answer» B. only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
27.

Assertion (A) : Pressure cookers are fitted with ebonite handles. Reason (R) : Ebonite is strong.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
28.

Assertion (A) : India is a democratic country. Reason (R) : India has a Constitution of its own.

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.
29.

Assertion (A) : Eskimos reside in igloos. Reason (R) : No other material except snow is available.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
30.

Assertiona (A) : Telephone wires sag more in summer. Reason (R) : They expand due to summer heat.

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.
31.

Assertion (A) : Weeds should not be allowed to grow along with crops. Reason (R) : Weeds leave no space for plants to grow.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
32.

Assertion (A) : Diamond is used for cutting glass. Reason (R) : Diamond has a high refractive index.

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.
33.

Assertion (A) : Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky. Reason (R) : Carbon dioxide sullies the water.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
34.

Assertion (A) : The freezing of sea water during winter does not kill the fishes. Reason (R) : Only surface water is frozen.

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.
35.

Assertion (A) : Simla is colder than Delhi. Reason (R) : Simla is at a high altitude compared to Delhi.

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.
36.

Assertion (A) : Leakages in household gas cylinders can be detected. Reason (R) : LPG has a strong smell.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
37.

Assertion (A) : Pressure cookers are fitted with ebonite handles. Reason (R) : Ebonite is strong.

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» E.
38.

Assertion (A) : Water kept in earthen pots gets cooled in summer. Reason (R) : Evaporation causes cooling.

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.
39.

Assertion (A) : India is a democratic country. Reason (R) : India has a Constitution of its own.

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» C. A is true but R is false.
40.

Assertion (A) : Graphite is slippery and used as a lubricant. Reason (R) : Graphite has free electrons.

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.
41.

Assertion (A) : Eskimos reside in igloos. Reason (R) : No other material except snow is available.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
42.

Assertion (A) : Seeds should be treated with fungicide before being sown. Reason (R) : Seeds do not germinate, unless treated with fungicide solution.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
43.

Assertion (A) : DDT has nowadays lost its use as an insecticide. Reason (R) : DDT is harmful to man.

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. D.
Answer» C. A is true but R is false.
44.

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

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» E.
45.

Assertion (A) : Telephone wires sag more in summer. Reason (R) : They expand due to summer heat.

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.
46.

Assertion (A) : Diamond is used for cutting glass. Reason (R) : Diamond has a high refractive index.

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.
47.

Assertion (A) : Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky. Reason (R) : Carbon dioxide sullies the water.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
48.

Assertion (A) : Weeds should not be allowed to grow along with the crops. Reason (R) : Weeds leave no space for plants to grow.

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» D. A is false but R is true.
49.

Assertion (A) : Amoebiasis is an occupational disease. Reason (R) : Amoebiasis is caused by inhalation of asbestos dust.

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. Both A and R are false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
50.

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.

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.