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Assertion and Reasoning Online Quiz
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Q 1 - Assertion (A): Pakistan imports cotton from Iraq.
Reason(R): Pakistan has most of the cotton mills.
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.
Answer : E
Explanation
There is no such scenario that happens between Pakistan and Iraq.
Q 2 - Assertion (A): It is quite easy for the bats to fly at night.
Reason(R): They emit ultrasonic rays.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
It is easy for them to fly at night because through the ultrasonic rays they will be able to trace the objects quite easily.
Q 3 - Assertion (A): Alluvial soil is very good for growing cotton.
Reason(R): Alluvial soils are very fertile in nature.
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.
Answer : D
Explanation
Alluvial soil contains river side sand in more amounts and for growing cotton, black soil is perfect.
Q 4 - Assertion (A): James Watt had discovered the steam engine.
Reason(R): From the flooded mines, peoples used to face problems while taking out 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.
Answer : A
Explanation
Due to the problem stated in Reason, James Watt invented steam engine.
Q 5 - Assertion (A): Most of the Himalayan rivers can be regarded perennial.
Reason(R): Melting snows are the source for those rivers.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
Most of the Himalayan rivers get originated from the snow hence are perennial.
Q 6 - Assertion (A): India is known as a democratic country.
Reason(R): India has its own constitution.
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.
Answer : B
Explanation
Both the sentences are correct but India is democratic because the government is by the people, for the people, and of the people.
Q 7 - Assertion (A): In the upper course, the river causes much erosion.
Reason(R): Swift flow of the river takes place in the upper course.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
Due to stiff area in the upper course, it is quite natural for the river to flow swiftly and hence cause erosion.
Q 8 - Assertion (A): To cook food in less time in higher altitudes, we add salts.
Reason(R): At high altitudes, the temp is low.
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.
Answer : B
Explanation
Separately both the statements are true but R does not explains the reason stated in A.
Q 9 - Assertion (A): If we go on cutting the forest then soil erosion will occur.
Reason(R): If sufficient forest area decreases then it have impact on normal rainfall.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
R explains the statement given in A correctly.
Q 10 - Assertion (A): If it rains, we feel more comfortable.
Reason(R): When it rains, the temperature drops, causing relief.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
if it rains, there is no sweating, so we feel comfortable.