Assertion Reasoning

Question 1 of 25

1. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death.

Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 2 of 25

2. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : We feel colder on mountains than on plains.

Reason (R) : Temperature decreases with altitude.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 3 of 25

3. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Inside the earth metals are present in molten state.

Reason (R) : Earth absorbs the sun’s rays.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 4 of 25

4. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Clothes are not washed properly in hard water.

Reason (R) : Hard water contains many minerals.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 5 of 25

5. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Vaccines prevent diseases.

Reason (R) : Vaccines must be given to children.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 6 of 25

6. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Bats can fly in the dark.

Reason (R) : Bats navigate with ultraviolet.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 7 of 25

7. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Silver is not used to make electric wires.

Reason (R) : Silver is a bad conductor.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 8 of 25

8. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Uttar Pradesh is called the ‘Sugar Bowl’ of India.

Reason (R) : Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of sugarcane.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 9 of 25

9. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Nuclear fusion is the most commonly used technology to generate electricity.

Reason (R) : Nuclear power is not used because it cannot be controlled.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 10 of 25

10. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : River Narmada flows westward.

Reason (R) : Narmada falls into the Bay of Bengal.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 11 of 25

11. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Appendix is a vestigial organ in human body.

Reason (R) : It is not necessary for digestion.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 12 of 25

12. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : An atom is neutral despite the charged particles in it.

Reason (R) : The neutrons do not have any charge.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 13 of 25

13. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : In India, the judiciary is independent of the executive.

Reason (R) : Judiciary is intended to favour the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 14 of 25

14. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.

Reason (R) : They flow roughly from north to south in the Indian sub-continent.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 15 of 25

15. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Diamond is used for cutting glass.

Reason (R) : Diamond has a high refractive index.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 16 of 25

16. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Eskimos reside in igloos.

Reason (R) : Igloos are made from straw and lumber, which are easily available.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 17 of 25

17. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilisations grew far from rivers.

Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 18 of 25

18. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertiona (A) : Food materials should not be soaked in water for a long time.

Reason (R) : Washing leads to loss of Vitamin A and Vitamin D from the foodstuff.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 19 of 25

19. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Earthworms are not good for agriculture.

Reason (R) : Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 20 of 25

20. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : The body of the fish is streamlined.

Reason (R) : The streamlined body helps the fish to cut its way through the water.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 21 of 25

21. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Sprouting should not be done before consuming the grains.

Reason (R) : Sprouting kills many vital vitamins.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 22 of 25

22. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Milk production in India is low as compared to other countries of the world.

Reason (R) : The animal rearers in India are poor.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 23 of 25

23. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : India is the largest importer of defence goods in the world

Reason (R) : Indian defence budget is the largest in the world

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 24 of 25

24. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : The Deccan Plateau is made up of volcanic rock

Reason (R) : Most rivers in Southern India drain through the Deccan Plateau

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false

Question 25 of 25

25. Question

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A) : Mars is called the Red Planet

Reason (R) : Martian soil is high in ferric and ferrous minerals

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are false