Assertion and Reason, Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions and Answers

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : Gandhiji withdrew the non-cooperation movement

Reason (R) : There was violence at the Chauri Chaura outrage

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Gandhiji withdrew the non-cooperation movement because of the violence in the Chauri Chaura outrage.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.

Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers originating in Himalayan peaks are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : Razia Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish.

Reason (R) : Iltutmish was a rebel.

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

litutmish was a ruler of slave dynasty and Razia was his daughter.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : In India, females have higher life expectancy than the males.

Reason (R) : Females receive a better diet.

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) Both A and R are false.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both A and R are false.

Explanation:

In India, due to high birth rate and due to neglect, females have a lower life expectancy than the males and although females need a better diet, they do not receive it.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : Cut fruits and vegetables should not be kept in open for long.

Reason (R) : Their vitamin content is ruined.

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

When cut fruits and vegetables are kept in open, the vitamins in them get oxidised and remain of no use.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion(A) : Increase in carbon dioxide would melt polar ice.

Reason (R) : Global temperature would rise

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The carbon dioxide envelope in earth's atmosphere traps the heat. With increase in the proportion of carbon dioxide, therefore, the global temperature would rise, thus causing the polar ice to melt

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : In India, people elect their own representatives.

Reason (R) : India is a democracy.

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

India, being a democracy, it is a government run by the representatives elected by its people

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : Red colour of blood is due to haemoglobin.

Reason (R) : Haemoglobin is a red pigment.

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.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

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