Assertion and Reason


Direction: Choose the correct alternative from the following options as given below for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given in each of the questions.

  1. 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.









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    Iron has specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water so, floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.

    Correct Option: C

    Iron has specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water so, floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.


  1. Assertion (A)
    Akbar found Din-e-Illahi.
    Reason (R)
    He was motivated by self glorification.









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    Assertion correct because Din-e-Illhi was founded by Akbar but the reason is false.

    Correct Option: C

    Assertion correct because Din-e-Illhi was founded by Akbar but the reason is false.



  1. Assertion (A)
    Noise pollution is an unwanted accumulation of noise in the atmosphere.
    Reason (R)
    It interferes with communication.









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    Noise pollution is an unwanted accumulation of noise in the atmosphere as it interferes with communication.

    Correct Option: A

    Noise pollution is an unwanted accumulation of noise in the atmosphere as it interferes with communication.


  1. Assertion (A)
    Amartya Sen was awarded the nobel prize for Economics.
    Reason (R)
    Amartya Sen has made an invaluable contribution in the field of developmental Economics.









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    Both A and R are true and because of the reason the assertion is true.

    Correct Option: A

    Both A and R are true and because of the reason the assertion is true.



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









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    Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.

    Correct Option: A

    Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.