1. Assertion
One should not take medicines without a prescription.
Reason
Taking medicines without prescription is dangerous because only the doctor
knows the actual components in a medicine and the possible side effects due to
taking the medicine.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A. Hence, option (a) is correct.
2. Assertion
Harshad Mehta was responsible for a major bull run in the Indian Stock market.
Reason
Harshad Mehta was known as the “big bull”.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
3. Assertion
It has been observed that buffaloes like to remain in the water during the summer.
Reason
Contact with water cools the body in the summer.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A. Hence, option (a) is correct.
4. Assertion
Iron is a good conductor of electricity.
Reason
If you touch an iron rod which is exposed to electric current, you will get an
electric shock.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
5. Assertion
If you touch an iron rod which is exposed to electric current, you will get an
electric shock.
Reason
Iron is a good conductor of electricity.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A. Hence, option (a) is correct.
6. Assertion
The price of a stock is determined on the basis of the demand and supply of the
stock.
Reason
The value of the sensex increases whenever there is a heavy demand for the stocks
which form the Sensex.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
7. Assertion
In the Indian democratic system, the cabinet ministers are appointed by the
President.
Reason
The Prime minister plays an advisory role.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
8. Assertion
India is a country of diverse cultures, customs and languages.
Reason
What we now call India is the modern version of Bharat.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
9. Assertion
India’s President is appointed on a five-year term.
Reason
Pratibha Patil was appointed as India’s first woman president in 2007.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true, but R is not the reason for A. Hence, option (b) is correct.
10. Assertion
The World Bank is a leading international financial institution.
Reason
Ever since its formation, it has played a major role in disbursing aid and support
to economies across the world.
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.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and because of the reason the assertion is true. Hence, option (a) is correct.