Assertion and Reason


  1. Assertion (A):
    Man-animal conflict is on the rise.
    Reason (R1):
    Over the years, man has become more hostile and aggressive
    Reason (R2):
    There is clash of interests between man and animal.









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    There is a clash between the two on resources such as animals' habitat. For example, forests are being depleted by man.

    Correct Option: B

    There is a clash between the two on resources such as animals' habitat. For example, forests are being depleted by man.


  1. Assertion (A):
    Religion is opium of the people.
    Reason (R1):
    Opium is soothing.
    Reason (R2):
    Religion is good.









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    'Religion is good' can follow as an assertion or conclusion and not as a reason.

    Correct Option: A

    'Religion is good' can follow as an assertion or conclusion and not as a reason.



  1. Assertion (A):
    The government will impose new tax on services for keeping the country clean.
    Reason (R1):
    Cleanliness is essential for a healthy living.
    Reason (R2):
    The country needs money to keep itself clean.









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    Cleanliness is necessary and also tax is imposed only when the country needs money.

    Correct Option: C

    Cleanliness is necessary and also tax is imposed only when the country needs money.


  1. Assertion (A):
    Capital punishment has been abolished in many countries.
    Reason (R1):
    No or very few serious crimes are committed in most countries
    Reason (R2):
    Killing of humans is considered a sin by most religious.









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    Both the reasons are incorrect. Crimes have, in fact, increased. There are several arguments against capital punishment and they are not religious.

    Correct Option: D

    Both the reasons are incorrect. Crimes have, in fact, increased. There are several arguments against capital punishment and they are not religious.



  1. Assertion (A):
    While-collar crimes are increasing rapidly.
    Reason (R1):
    People in the private sector are under great stress of earning good money.
    Reason (R2):
    The law is slack on white-collar crimes









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    White-collar crimes can be in the private sector also.

    Correct Option: B

    White-collar crimes can be in the private sector also.