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

Reasoning Aptitude

ASSERTION AND REASON MCQs

Assertion And Reason

Total Questions : 239 | Page 19 of 24 pages

Question 181. Assertion:In the Indian film festival, many awards have been given to Hindi movies.RI. Judges of film festivals know the Hindi language better than any other regional language.RII. Hindi is a national language.

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.

The only reason behind getting an award can be outstanding performance. Hence, RI and RII are not valid reasons behind Hindi films getting many awards.

Question 182. Assertion:If a cat crosses one's path, it is a bad omen.RI. It is believed that cat brings bad luck.RII. Many people had accidents after a cat crossed their path.

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.

RI is not valid, as it talks about the cat itself and the assertion is about a cat crossing someone's path. RII can be a valid reason. As the assertion in more of a superstition, which in all probability is based on some collection of bad events in the same regard, hence only II is the reason.

Question 183. Assertion:Mr. P got Nobel Prize for Peace last year.RI. Throughout his life, Mr. P worked for the welfare of the poor and upliftment of down-trodden without any selfish motives.RII. Mr. P wrote many books on peace.

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.

In the given assertion it is given that Mr. P, got Nobel Prize for Peace last year which can be for his work among the poor. Hence RI can be a reason while RII is not a valid reason.

Question 184. Assertion:Insatiably curious children usually grow up to be genius.RI. They ask so many questions that they learn about most of the things much earlier than an average child.RII. Only a genius mind is full of curiosity.

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 can be a valid reason because it explains the process by which a child becomes a genius. RII is invalid because we cannot say that "Only a genius mind is curious".

Question 185. Assertion:Most of the people in metropolitan cities lead an extremely busy life.RI. They are interested in earning lots of money at the earliest.RII. Having more than one source of income is keeping these people busy.

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.

RI suggests the mad rush among people to earn more money in less time, owing to which they are busy.RII suggests that because of the availability of many sources of income, people become busy encashing them. Hence, both I and II are valid reasons.

Question 186. Assertion (A) : Food materials should not be soaked in water for a long time. Reason (R) : Washing leads to loss of Vitamin A and vitamin D from the foodstuff.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are false.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> A is true but R is false.

Food materials should not be soaked in water for long since washing leads to loss of water soluble vitamin B and vitamin C.

Question 187. Assertion (A) : The body of the fish is streamlined. Reason (R) : The streamlined body helps the fish to cut its way through the water.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are false.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The fish possesses a streamlined body which helps it to cut its way through the water.

Question 188. Assertion (A) : Seeds should be treated with fungicide before being sown. Reason (R) : Seeds do not germinate, unless treated with fungicide solution.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are false.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> A is true but R is false.

Seeds are treated with fungicides before sowing to avoid seed-borne diseases. However, seeds may germinate, even if not treated with fungicide solution.

Question 189. Assertion (A) : DDT has nowadays lost its use as an insecticide. Reason (R) : DDT is harmful to man.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are false.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

DDT has lost its use as an insecticide because insects have developed immunity against it. However, it is true that DDT is harmful to man.

Question 190. Assertion (A) : Earthworms are not good for agriculture. Reason (R) : Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.