Assertion and Reason


Assertion and Reason - Concepts
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Assertion and Reason

Assertion and Reason :

According to the dictionary. Assertion refers to stating or claiming something forcefully and that the Reason is a fact. Here, we shall deal with the combinations of assertion and reason and relate with each other in order to find their correct syncing.

An assertion is an affirmation, a declaration or a strong statement. Normally assertions have reasons. In this question type, an assertion is first given followed by a reason. You are supposed to first judge whether the assertion (A) is true and then decide on whether the reason (R) is true and in case both A and Rare true, then we need to see whether the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. The following solved illustrations will help you to get a clear understanding of the question-type.

Directions : In each of the illustrations, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Give answer

  • (a) if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • (b) if both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • (c) if A is true but R is false
  • (d) it A is false but R is true
  • (e) Both A and R are false
  • This topic is meant to judge the candidate's knowledge and also determine his/her ability to reason out correctly. This is an important feature of critical or logical reasoning and it indirectly holds its importance for all important exams.

    Question 1 :

  • Assertion (A) : Seeds should be treated with fungicide solution.
  • Reason (R) : Seeds don't germinate, unless treated with fungicide solution.
  • Solution : (c) It is true that seeds are treated with fungicide before sowing to avoid seed borne disease but it is not a true fact that unless seeds are treated with fungicide solution, they cannot germinate.

    Question 2 :

  • Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.
  • Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.
  • Solution : Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year. Thus, R correctly explains A. Hence, the answer is (a).

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    Question : 1

    Directions : In the problem given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

    Assertion (A) :  Goiter is a common disease in mountainous regions.

    Reason (R) : The diet of the people in mountains lacks iodine content.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Directions : In the question, given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

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

    Reason (R) : Females receive a better diet.

     

     

     

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Directions : In the question, given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

    Assertion (A) :  India is a democratic country.

    Reason (R) : India has a Constitution of its own.

    Right Option : B
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