6. Assertion (A):: Most of the rivers in the North Indian plain experience flooding during the summer seasons.
   Reason (R1):
   The rivers mostly originate in the Himalayas and are fed by the melting snow.
   Reason (R2):
   The rivers are fed by the monsoon rains in the summer months.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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   Both reasons contribute to the flooding

   Correct Option: C

   Both reasons contribute to the flooding

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7. Assertion (A): : Icebergs, which are a solid form of water, float on water in the seas.
   Reason (R1):
   Icebergs have two-thirds of their mass under water and the other third visible above the surface.
   Reason (R2):
   Icebergs are heavier than water and displace water of the seas, making them float.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   R2 is incorrect and R1 is correct but not the reason for floating of the iceberges.

   Correct Option: D

   R2 is incorrect and R1 is correct but not the reason for floating of the iceberges.

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8. Assertion (A):
   Politicians often take recourse to astrological predictions while taking important decisions.
   Reason (R1):
   A political career is full of uncertainties and luck.
   Reason (R2):
   Politicians are not educated enough and are therefore superstitious.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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   R2 is incorrect and R1 is the right reason for the assertion.

   Correct Option: A

   R2 is incorrect and R1 is the right reason for the assertion.

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9. Assertion (A):
   All banks will now be closed for the entire day on second and fourth Saturdays of a month.
   Reason (R1):
   The business of banks has seen a steady decline in the last one decade.
   Reason (R2):
   The holiday does not affect much work beacause of the 24*7 net and phone banking.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   This must be one of the reasons helping in talking the decision of keeping the banks closed on these Saturdays.

   Correct Option: B

   This must be one of the reasons helping in talking the decision of keeping the banks closed on these Saturdays.

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10. Assertion (A):
    There are more women's beauty parlous than there are men's saloons
    Reason (R1): More number of men consider themselves good looking than the number of women.
    Reason (R2):
    The population of women is larger than that of men.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   R2 is incorrect and R1 is unverified and not a reason for the assertion.

   Correct Option: D

   R2 is incorrect and R1 is unverified and not a reason for the assertion.

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