Assertion And Reason(Reasoning Aptitude ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Reasoning Aptitude

ASSERTION AND REASON MCQs

Assertion And Reason

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Question 171. Assertion:The president dissolved the 12th Lok Sabha but asked the present government to continue as a caretaker government.RI. New government cannot be formed immediately.RII. The country cannot run without a government.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

In both the situations explained by RI and RII, we need to have a caretaker government. Hence, both the valid reasons.

Question 172. Assertion:Astrological forecasts published in various magazines often vary.RI. Different astrologers have their own methodology of making predictions.RII. Different astrologers have studied at different universities.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.

"What causes the variance in forecasts"?Answer to the above question is well explained by RI and hence it is a valid reason.RII : If astrology is a science or a study, its methodology and practice cannot vary from one university to another. Hence, RII is not a valid reason.

Question 173. Assertion:During polling season, new roads are constructed, there is twenty-four hours of power supply, good supply of water, and many other facilities are provided to the people.RI. Political leaders want to be in the good books of the people.RII. Polling season that is the right time to convert black money to white money in the name of party funds for the industries.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.

RI : The opinion of the political leaders is to create a good impression in the minds of people (to be in the good books of people) hence, they provide the facilities as mentioned in the *Assertion*. Thus, RI is a strong reason.RII : This is not valid, as the money spent on such activities belongs to the government.

Question 174. Assertion:The environmentalists are strongly opposed to the use of polythene bags.RI. Polythene harms land as it never gets decomposed.RII. Polythene bags are not made of natural products.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.

RI : This explains the cause for the opposition of the environmentalists towards polythene bags and is valid.RII : If polythene is made using natural products which do not harm the environment, then it would not be a problem for the environmentalists. However, it could be a problem only when the natural products used in the bags are themselves dangerous to earth in one way or the other but this is not explained by RII. Hence, it is not a valid reason.

Question 175. Assertion:A new media, that is growing by leaps and bounds these days, is the internet.RI. People's communication skills have improved.RII. Because science and technology is growing by leaps and bounds these days.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.

RI : "People's communication skills". This phrase implies "People's communicating ability", but not the media's. This is not a valid reason.RII : Even if it is true that science has created this medium, it is people who accept it and make it popular. No reason is given in RII to explain why this medium is growing. Neither RI nor RII is a valid reason.

Question 176. Assertion:National banks have reduced their interest rates by 1.5% on fixed deposits.RI. They have enough deposits and are not interested attracting more deposits.RII. They want to compete with private limited banks.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.

Neither RI nor RII is relevant and nor do they explain any reason behind the given assertion.

Question 177. Assertion:India continues to make strides in defence research.RI. India wants to stand next to America in defence research.RII. To ensure a high level of defence preparedness against hostile neighbours.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.

"Standing next to America" cannot be taken as a valid reason for Indian defence endeavours. Any action of a government evolves out of necessity or urge for development. Hence, RII is not a valid reason.RII is a valid reason, as India has "hostile" neighbours. "Hostile" implies the presence of inimical and dangerous neighbours, which would necessitate high level of defence preparedness. Hence, RII is a strong and valid reason.

Question 178. Assertion:Students are showing great interest in taking their degrees from U.K. Universities with regard to management studies.RI. U.K. Universities have proved to be the best in grooming students for a career in management.RII. Other countries cannot provide the facilities for management courses as U.K. Universities provide.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

A student may prefer a university considering the structure of academics of the facilities offered. Hence, both RI and RII are valid reasons.

Question 179. Assertion:Many countries have abolished capital punishment for murder.RI. Capital punishment is nothing but murder by the state.RII. On humanitarian grounds, every criminal must be given sufficient time to realise his misdeed and repent it.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

"Capital punishment" means sentencing to death. Both RI and RII give strong reasons to abolish such a law, hence both follow.

Question 180. Assertion:The supreme court "ordered a ban on registration of private non-commercial vehicles without Euro II emission norms in the national capital region (NCR) from April 1, 2000, to control the growing pollution".RI. The rate of pollution now has become a threat to human life.RII. So far, private non-commercial vehicles have been registered without Euro II emission norms in the NCR.

Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.
only RII and not RI is the reason for the assertion.
either RI or RII, but not both, is the reason for the assertion.
neither RI nor RII is the reason for the assertion.
both RI and RII are the reason for the assertion.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Only RI and not RII is the reason for the assertion.

RII does not explain the reason. The situation given in RII does not necessitate the ban.RI is a valid reason as it necessitate a ban on such vehicles as they threaten human life.