Assertions and Reasons

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Assertions and Reasons: Overview

This topic covers the concept of Assertion and Reason.

Important Questions on Assertions and Reasons

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The question has an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Mark answer as:

1. If (A) is true but (R) is false.

2. If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

3. If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

4. If (A) is false but (R) is true.



Assertion (A): A person jumping out of the moving train falls forward because his feet suddenly come to rest, while his body is in motion with the train.
Reason (R): This is based on Newton's first law of motion, which states that a body continues to be in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled by an external force to change that state.

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The following question contains two statements- an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:

1. (A) is true but (R) is false.

2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Assertion (A): A parachute enables a person to descend safely from a height in case of an accident.

Reason (R): A parachute is made of a fabric with limited air permeability and has a very large frontal area. When it falls through the air, it experiences heavy air resistance. The forces of lift and drag due to the airflow balance the weight of the parachutist so that one descends at a constant slow speed.

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The following question contains two statements- an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:

1. (A) is true but (R) is false.

2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Assertion (A): Gandhiji withdrew the non-cooperation Movement against the British rule in India for some time.

Reason (R): Gandhiji believed in non-violence but protestations by people against the British rule at Chauri-Chaura turned violent. This event disappointed Gandhiji.

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Below an assertion is given followed by a reason. On the basis of the information given, decide which of the alternatives follow(s).

Assertion (A) : Tamil Nadu gets most of the rainfall especially in winter season of the year.

Reason (R) : Tamil Nadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons.

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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given in the following question. Read them carefully and choose the correct option accordingly.

Assertion (A): Mercury is the farthest planet from the Sun.

Reason (R): Mercury is the smallest planet in the entire Solar system.

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Assertion: appendix is a vestigial organ of the human body.

Reason: the function of the appendix is to protect good bacteria present in the gut.

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Assertion: The fossils preserved in ancient rocks depicted the age and the extinction of dinosaurs.

Reason: The fossils support the theory of evolution.

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Assertion: The weight of humans is more on planet earth as compared to the moon.

Reason: the force of gravity is stronger on planet earth as compared to the moon.

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A) Assertion: All living organism changes shows changes in their body structure to be able to survive and reproduce in the changing environment.

B) Reason: It is represented to be a biological adaptation.

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For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following options :

Assertion (A) : Vaccines prevent diseases.

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

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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

Assertion (A) Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.

Reason (R) Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.

Choose the correct option.

(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

(C) A is true, but R is false.

(D) A is false, but R is true.

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An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below.

Assertion (A): Leakages in household gas cylinders can be detected.

Reason (R): LPG has a strong smell.

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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

Assertion (A) Beri-Beri is viral infection.

Reason (R) Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.

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Which one of the following assertions concerning code inspection and code walkthrough is true?