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

Assertion (A)  :  Diamond is used for cutting glass. 

Reason (R)     :  Diamond has a high refractive index. 

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:   B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.



Explanation:

Diamond is very hard due to its rigid three dimensional structure and so, it is used for cutting glass. Refractive index of diamond is high and gives it the greater transparency and brilliance. 

 

 

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Assertion (A) : Agricultural activities are less on mountainous regions.

 

Reason (R) : Mountains have less fertile terrain and difficult weather conditions.

 

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

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Assertion (A) : Beri-Beri is a viral infection.

 

Reason (R) : Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.

 

Choose the correct option.

 

A) A is false but R is true B) A is true but R is false
C) Both A and R are false D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
 
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Assertion(A) : Indus valley people knew the art of navigation.
Reason(R) : Indus valley seals indicate prevalence of overseas trade.

A) R is true but A is fale B) A is true but R is false
C) Both A and R are false D) R correctly explains A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) R correctly explains A

Explanation:

The seals found at Indus valley sites gave evidance of overseas trade, which was possible only with the knowledge of art of navigation.
Thus, both A and R are true & R correctly explains A.

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Assertion(A) : The steam engine was invented by James Watt.
Reason(R) : There was a problem of taking out water from flooded mines.

A) R correctly explains A B) R is true but A is fale
C) A is true but R is false D) Both A and R are false
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) R correctly explains A

Explanation:

The problem of pumping out water from the flooded mines provided the need of self-working engine, which led James Watt to invent the same.
Thus, both A and R are true & R correctly explains A.

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Assertion(A) : The pouring of kerosene oil on stagnant pools helps to eradicate malaria.
Reason(R) : The kerosene oil is poisonous for the mosquitoes.

A) R correctly explains A B) R is true but A is fale
C) A is true but R is false D) Both A and R are false
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A is true but R is false

Explanation:

The kerosene oil sprayed on the water provodes a thin cating and the larvae of the mosquitoes are prevented from coming up to breathe. Thus, they die.
Hence, A is true but R is false.

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Assertion(A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.
Reason(R) : They are fed by melting snow.

A) R correctly explains A B) R is true but A is fale
C) A is true but R is false D) Both A and R are false
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) R correctly explains A

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.
Thus, both A and R are true & R correctly explains A.

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

Assertion (A)  :  Eskimos reside in igloos. 

Reason (R)     :  No other material except snow is available. 

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:

Eskimos live in snow houses called igloos because snow, being a bad conductor of heat, these houses are warm inside. 

 

 

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

Assertion (A)  :  Pluto is the coldest planet 

Reason (R)     :  It receives slanting rays of- the sun. 

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:

Pluto, being farthest from the sun, hardly gets the sun's rays. So, Pluto is the coldest planet. 

 

 

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