Assertion : An ‘assertion’ is a statement that has conviction based on some other facts which

are termed as ‘reasons’.

A statement made with a strong belief on a strong reason is called ‘Assertion’.

In this test, two statements referred to as the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) respectively are
provided. Five alternative comments on these are given and the correct one is to be chosen.

In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R).

Mark your answer as per the following options:

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.
e)Both (A) and (R) are false.

1)Assertion (A) : India is facing the problem of inflation.

Reason (R) : We have failed to check the growth of black money.

2)Assertion (A) : Bangladesh imports jute from India.

Reason (R) : Bangladesh has most of the jute mills.

In this type of questions, there are two statements and labelled as Assertion (A) and another
labelled as Reason (R). Five alternative comments on these are given. You have to choose the
correct one.

3)Assertion (A) : For the production of Aluminium cheap electricity is required.

Reason (R) : Extraction of aluminium from its ore requires abundant supply of electricity.

a)(A) is true, but (R) is false.

b)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
c)Both (A) and (R) are false.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
e)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

4)Assertion (A) : Mr.Modi became the Prime Minister of the country.

Reason (R) : Mr.Modi was the leader of a National party.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are false.
e)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Directions (5-10) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Choose you option as

a)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true, and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
b)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true, and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
c)if ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false.
d)if ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
e)if ‘A’ and ‘R’ both are false.

5)Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death.

Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

6)Assertion(A) : Rajiv Gandhi was Prime Minister of India for many years.

Reason (R) : Rajiv Gandhi was the grandson of Pandit Nehru.

7)Assertion (A) : Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.

Reason (R) : Baking soda is alkaline in nature.

8)Assertion (A) : Diamond dazzles in dark.

Reason (R) : It has low refractive index.

9)Assertion (A) : Clothes are not washed properly in hard water.

Reason (R) : Hard water contains many minerals.

10)Assertion (A) : Red phosphorous is used in the manufacturing of match boxes.

Reason (R) : Red phosphorous has high ignition temperature.

Directions (11-13) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Choose you option as

a)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
b)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
c)if ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false.
d)if ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
e)if ‘A’ and ‘R’ both are false.

11)Assertion (A) : India has a tropical monsoon type climate.

Reason (R) : India is located exactly between the tropical latitudes.

12)Assertion (A) : Food materials should not be soaked in water for a long time.

Reason (R) : Washing leads to loss of Vitamin A and D from the food stuff.

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

Reason (R) : Haemoglobin is a red pigment

Directions (14-23) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Choose you option as

a)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
b)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
c)if ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false.
d)if ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
e)if ‘A’ and ‘R’ both are false.

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

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

15)Assertion (A) : ‘DNA’ finger printing has become an important test to establish paternity and
identify the criminal of rape cases.

Reason (R) : Small samples such as hair, dried blood and semen are adequate for DNA
analysis.
16)Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb failed in his Deccan policy.

Reason (R) : Aurangzeb could not follow the policy of appeasement.

17)Assertion (A) : Social integration at work place is necessary.

Reason (R) : There are many backward classes in the society.

18)Assertion (A) : People prefer to wear white clothes in winter.

Reason (R) : White clothes are good reflectors of heat.

19)Assertion(A) : Good performance at work causes satisfaction.

Reason (R) : Job satisfaction results in good performance.

20)Assertion (A) : Vaccines prevent diseases.

Reason (R) : Vaccines must be given to children.

21)Assertion (A) : The use of Chlorofluoro carbons is banned throughout the world nowadays.

Reason (R) : These chemicals causes skin cancer.

22)Assertion (R) : Graphite is slippery and used as a lubricant.

Reason (R) : Graphite has free electrons.

23)Assertion (A) : Roughage prevents constipation.

Reason (R) : Roughage adds bulk to the food.

Directions (24-28) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Choose your option as

a)If both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
b)If both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
c)If ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false.
d)If ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
24)Assertion(A) : Subhas Chandra Bose resigned from the office of the President of Indian
National Congress in 1939.

Reason (R) : Subhas Chandra Bose left Congress to form the Indian Independence League in
South East Asia.

25)Assertion (A) : India has tropical monsoon type climate.

Reason (R) : India is located exactly between the tropical latitudes.

26)Assertion (A) : Mercury is the farthest planet from the sun.

Reason (R) : Mercury is the smallest planet in the entire solar system.

27)Assertion (A) : India is facing the problem of inflation.

Reason (R) : Inflation is caused by the raise of prices of commodities.

28)Assertion (A) : Metals are present in molten state inside the earth.

Reason (R) : Earth absorbs the sun’s rays.

29)Assertion (A) : A person with blood group ‘O’ is considered as universal recipient.

Reason (R) : Blood Group ‘O’ does not contain any antigens.

a) (A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation to (A).
b)(A) and (R) both are true but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).
c)(A) is true, (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, (R) is true.

30)Assertion (A) : Electric motor converts Mechanical energy into electric energy.

Reason (R) : Electric generator converts electric energy into Mechanical energy.

a)(A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation to (A).
b)(A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).
c)(A) is true, (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, (R) is true.
e)(A) and (R) both are false.

31)Assertion (A) : There is no vaccine for AIDS.

Reason (R) : The AIDS virus changes its genetic code.

a)(A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation to (A).
b)(A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).
c)(A) is true, (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, (R) is true.

32)Assertion (A) : When a carpet is beaten with a stick, dust comes out.

Reason (R) : ‘Inertia’ is a property of matter that resists changes in its state of motion or rest.

a)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
d)(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

33)Assertion (A) : After the Revolt of 1857 was put down, the British were particularly hard on
the Muslims.

Reasons (R) : The British came to the conclusion that the Great Revolt was led by Muslims and
that they were mainly responsible for it.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

34)Assertion (A) : A disaster relief exercise, ‘Exercise Rahat’ was demonstrated in Rajasthan
in February 2019.

Reason (R) : Exercise Rahat was organized to synergize efforts for humanitarian assistance
and disaster relief operations.

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.

35)Assertion (A) : The relationship of the students and the Telangana agitation has been
inseparable.

Reason (R) : On 28 November 209, the police officials reached North Telangana Bhavan in
Karimnagar to arrest K.C.R
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.

36)Assertion (A) : The seeds of the Telangana movement were sown at the time of the
formation of Andhra Pradesh in1956 itself.

Reason (R) : The political domination of Andhra ruling class gradually reduces the people of
Telangana to passive recipients

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.

37)Assertion (A) : Mitotic cell division takes place in body cells, while meiotic cell division takes
place in sex cells.

Reason (R) : Chromosome number reduced to half in mitotic cell division and same number of
chromosomes is retained in meiotic cell division.

a)(A) and (R) are true; (R) is correct explanation of (A).

b) (A) and (R) are true; (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true and (R) is wrong.
d)(A) is wrong and (R) is true.

38)Assertion (A) : Food does not enter the trachea during swallowing.

Reason (R) : Glottis is guarded by epiglottis.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true; (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

39)Assertion (A) : The British East Indian company was established in England to have trade
relations with India.

Reason (R) : The balance of trade with England was always favourable to India.
a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

40)Assertion (A) : Delta formation is not seen along the western coastal plains of India.

Reason (R) : Indian western coastal plains are more broader than the eastern coastal plains.

a)Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) individually true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true and (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

41)Assertion (A) : Black soils are formed due to weathering of basaltic rock.

Reason (R) : Black solid have high moisture retentive capacity.

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true and (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

42)Assertion (A) : Pune, which is located near Mumbai receives less rainfall as compared to
Mumbai.

Reason (R) : Pune is located in the leeward side of western ghats and Mumbai on the windward
side of western ghat.

a)Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true and (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

43)Assertion (A) : In 2001 local body elections, the T.R.S. made an impressive show by getting
18 percent of votes in the Telangana region.

Reason (R) : Because of the growing official neglect towards Telangana region in United
Andhra Pradesh State K.Chandrashekhar Rao Left “Telugu Desam Party” and formed
“Telangana Rastra Samithi”.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
44)Assertion (A) : The fruits of new market economy unleashed from the 1990s were enjoyed
mostly by the Andhra ruling class.

Reason (R) : The pitfalls of development were borne by the people of Telangana.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

45)Assertion (A) : If a body moving in a circular path has constant speed, then there is no force
acting on it.

Reason (R) : The direction of the velocity vector of a body moving in a circular path is changing.

a)(A) is wrong (R) is correct.

b)(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation.
d)Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

46)Assertion (A) : In some places Artisans and craftsmen participated in the revolt of 1857.

Reason (R) : The British Economic policy destroyed Indian Village Industries and Handicrafts.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

47)Assertion (A) : The Mughal Empire stared to disintegrate faster after Nadir Shah and
Ahmed Shah Abdali’s invasions.

Reason (R) : The British East India Company treated the later Mughal emperors with great
contempt.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

48)Assertion (A) : The Gandhara school of arts is also known as the Indo-Greek school.

Reason (R) : The Gandhara school of art was highly influenced by the Greco-Roman traditions.
a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

49)Assertion (A) : The Cholas established a strong overseas empire in South East Asia to
spread Indian Culture and heritage.

Reason (R) : The Chola kings were passionate about Indian culture, religion and heritage.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

50)Assertion (A) : E1-NINO phenomena is associated with Peruvian current.

Reason (R) : Peruvian currents is a cold current.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

51)Assertion (A) : In southern hemisphere, westerlies are stronger with high velocity of winds
than in the northern hemisphere.

Reason (R) : In southern hemisphere, there is vast expanse of ocean and therefore westerlies
attain terrific speed.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true and (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

52)Assertion (A) : Coral bleaching refers to whitening of coral reefs.

Reason (R) : Great Barrier Reel near Australia is the largest coral reef formation.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true and (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
53)Assertion (A) : North-east and north-west Atlantic ocean is one of the major fishing grounds
of the world.

Reason (R) : The warm water of Gulf stream and the cold Labrador currenst meet near New
foundland.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true and (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

54)Assertion (A) : A gentlemen’s agreement was signed between Telangana leaders and
Andhra leaders in February 1956 to merge Telangana and Andhra.

Reason (R) : Accepting the merger proposals, Andhra Assembly passed a resolution on
November 25,1954 to safeguard the interests of Telangana.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

55)Assertion (A) : Satavahana society was patriarchal in nature.

Reason (R) : Some of the later Satavahana rulers used their mother name as prefix.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

56)Assertion (A) : Vasectomy is a surgery in males for birth control.

Reason (R) : A small portion of sperm ducts is removed and their cut ends are tied during
operation.

a)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation to (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).
c)(A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
d)(A) is wrong and (R) is correct.

57)Assertion (A) : Thalassemia is serious inherited blood disorder.

Reason (R) : In this disorder the product of haemoglobin is decreased.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

58)Assertion (A) : The Harappans had commercial links with Mesopotomeans.

Reason (R) : Many Harappan seals have been discovered in Mesopotomia.

a)Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

59)Assertion (A) : Number of Newspapers were started in Hyderabad state in the first Quarter
of 20th Century.

Reason (R) : Press played active role in the awakening of the people in Hyderabad state.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

60)Assertion (A) : Mir Mahabub Ali khan was a benevolent ruler.

Reason (R) : Railways made rapid progress in Hyderabad State during Mir Mahabub Ali Khan’s
time.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

61)Assertion (A) : Buddism reaches its peak during Satavahana rule.

Reason (R) : Satavahana paintings are found in Ajanta caves.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
62)Assertion (A) : There was all-round economic development in the Qutubshahi kingdom.

Reason (R) : The diamond mining yielding good income into the Qutubshahis.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

63)Assertion (A) : Rise in the rate of economic growth due to rising share of working age
people in the population is called ‘demographic dividend’.

Reason (R) : Jobless Economic growth leads to social unrest.

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true and (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

64)Assertion (A) : Public Interest Litigation protects people’s cause.

Reason (R) : Higher Courts have the discretion to admit Public Interestt Litigations.

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

65)Assertion (A) : Money bill cannot be returned by the President to the Parliament.

Reason (R) : Money bill is presented in the Lok Sabha with the permission of the President.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

66)Assertion (A) : In general, citizens in a federal country have dual citizenship. Though India
is a federal country, Indian citizens have single citizenship.

Reason (R) : India has been following the policy of single citizenship with a view to safeguard
national integrity by curbing disruptive forces.
a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

67)Assertion (A) : The population of India has been increasing since 1991 and reached
approximately to 125 crores by the year 2011.

Reason (R) : There has been a sharp decline in death rate die to improvement in health care
delivery in India since 1991.

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

68)Assertion (A) : Washing away of the top most layer of the soil cover by running water and
wind is called soil erosion.

Reason (R) : Alluvial soils are fertile and suitable for cultivation of all crops.

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false but (R) is true.

69)Assertion (A) : Annie Besant organized the Home Rule movement against the British Rule.

Reason (R) : She wanted to bring all sections of the Indians into one fold.

a)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

70)Assertion (A) : The British India Government could not abolish the untouchability.

Reason (R) : It was afraid of arousing the hostility of orthodox sections of Indian society.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
71)Assertion (A) : An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Reason (R) : An electrical motor works on the principal of mutual induction.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)Both (A) and (R) are false.
d)(A) is true, but (R) is false.

72)Assertion (A) : Samudragupta has been shown playing Veena on some gold coins.

Reason (R) : He was an expert in Music.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

73)Assertion (A) : The rate of photosynthesis is more in red light than in blue light.

Reason (R) : The energy content of red photon is more than blue photon.

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 correct, but (R) is wrong.
d)(A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

74)Assertion (A) : Pulakeshin-II defeated Harshavardhana.

Reason (R) : He wanted to expand his empire in North-India.

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.

75)Assertion (A) : In 1868, Salarjung I ordered that mulkis should be given priority in jobs.

Reason (R) : Due to the employment of Non-mulk is discontentment among mulkis.

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
76)Assertion (A) : Water at the foot of a water fall is always at different temperature from that at
the top.

Reason (R) : The potential energy of water at the top is converted into heat energy during the
fall.

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.

77)Assertion (A) : The arrival of North Indian Sufi is into the Deccan in 14th and 15th centuries
brought deep changes in the political and religious fabric.

Reason (R) : They came to justify Khilji and early Tughlaq invasions of the Deccan Plateau.

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.

78)Assertion (A) : Allauddin Khilji prohibited the sale and use of liquor in Delhi.

Reason (R) : He wanted to upload religious and moral standards of people.

a)(A) and (R) are true, (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)(A) and (R) are true, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

79)Assertion (A) : A rapid growth in population has been recorded in census since 1921.

Reason (R) : India’s death rates declined gradually since 1921.

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.

80)Assertion (A) : West flowing rivers of peninsular India have no deltas.

Reason (R) : These rivers do not carry and alluvial sediments.

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.
81)Assertion (A) : The parliament is empowered to alter the boundaries of any existing State of
India.

Reason (R) : A bill pertaining to the alteration of the boundaries of any State can be introduced
only in Rajya Sabha.

a)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is correct, and (R) is not correct.
d)(A) is not correct, and (R) is correct.

82)Assertion (A) : Major industrial regions of India have developed in the immediate hinterland
ports of Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.

Reason (R) : The ports provide access to the raw materials available in the hinterlands of these
ports as well as to the world markets.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

83)Assertion (A) : If the average of 20 numbers is zero, then there can be at the most 19
positive numbers among them.

Reason (R) : The average of the first 20 natural numbers is 10.5

a)Both (A) and (R) individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

84)Assertion (A) : Iron technology played a crucial role in the expansion of the Aryans into the
Gangetic Valley.

Reason (R) : The Gangetic valley had thick vegetation which could be cleared only by
implements of strong metal.

a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
85)Assertion (A) : The Parliament can legislate matters in State List in national interest.

Reason (R) : Rajya Sabha is part of Parliament.

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.

86)Assertion (A) : The Mughal emperors had complete sovereignty, not only internally but also
externally.

Reason (R) : They refused to recognize any external authority like the Caliph as their superior.

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.

87)Assertion (A) : Collective responsibility of cabinet signifies unity and coordination among
members of the council of ministers.

Reason (R) : It is the prerogative of the Prime Minister to select or drop a member of the
cabinet.

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.

88)Assertion (A) : Tropical cyclones taking origin in South China sea is called as Typhoons.

Reason (R) : The isobars of tropical cyclone are circular in shape.

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.

89)Assertion (A) : Urban center with more than one million population in India is called as
metropolitan city.

Reason (R) : According to 2011 census there are only 12 metropolitan cities in India.
a)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

90)Assertion (A) : India is a Republic.

Reason (R) : India has universal adult franchise system.

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.

91)Assertion (A) : During summer season Inter-tropical Convergenic Zone (ITCZ) is located to
the north of Equator.

Reason (R) : The northward shift of ITCZ over India leads to onset of monsoon.

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.

92)Assertion (A) : Global warming is caused due to increasing presence of green houses
gases and ozone layer depletion.

Reason (R) : Global warming is responsible for lowering of sea level.

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.

93)Assertion (A) : Cricket player pulls his hands backwards while catching the ball coming
towards him with high velocity.

Reason (R) : To catch the ball without missing.

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.
94)Assertion (A) : Littoral and Limnetic zones are photic zones.

Reason (R) : In a lake photosynthesis is less in these zones.

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 correct, but (R) is not correct.
d)(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.

95)Assertion (A) : The British parliament passed a new act in 1858. Transferred the powers of
East India company to the British crown.

Reason (R) : To ensure a more responsible management of India affairs.

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 correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

97)Assertion (A) : Special Economic Zones are meant for attracting foreign companies.

Reason (R) : Special Economic Zones providing more employment opportunities to the local
people.

a)Both (A) and (R) are false.

b)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.

98)Assertion (A) : Proximity to the markets is a criteria for the operations for multi national
corporations.

Reason (R) : Multi national corporations carry on their operations for securing more profits.

a)(A) is true but (R)is false.

b)(A) is false but (R) is true.
c)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
d) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Directions (99-103) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Choose you option as

a)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true, and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
b)if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true, and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
c)if ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false.
d)if ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
e)if ‘A’ and ‘R’ both are false.

99)Assertion (A) :Lightning is seen earlier and thunder is heard later.

Reason (R) : Light travels faster than sound.

100)Assertion (A) : Tamilnadu gets most of the rain fall in winter.

Reason (R) : Tamilnadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons.

101)Assertion (A) : 1 + 3 + 5 + ……… + 21 = 100

Reason (R) : Sum of the first ‘n’ odd natural numbers is n2

102)Assertion (A) :Sum of all interior angles of a Pentagon is 540.

Reason (R) : A pentagon contains 5 sides.

103)Assertion (A) : 1 + 2 + 3 + ……. + 10 = 100

20
Reason (R) : ∑ Xi = 400
i=1

Directions (104-108) : In each of the following questions, there are two statements
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Mark your answer as per the following options:

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.
e)Both (A) and (R) are false.
104)Assertion (A) : People generally like comedy shows and enjoy them.

Reason (R) : There are a lot of depressing events in the news these days.

105)Assertion (A) : Aluminium is used for transmission of electricity.

Reason (R) : Aluminium is a good conductor.

106)Assertion (A) : Telephone wires sag more in summer.

Reason (R) : They expand due to summer heat.

107)Assertion (A) : Salt is added to cook food at higher altitudes.

Reason (R) : Temperature is lower at higher altitudes.

108)Assertion (A) : We feel comfortable in hot and humid climate.

Reason (R) : Sweat evaporates faster in humid climate.

109)Assertion (A) : Leaves of the plants are green.

Reason (R) : Plants contain chloroplasts, the green pigment.

110)Assertion (A) : The used of chlorofluoro carbons is banned now-a-days.

Reason (R) : The chemicals cause skin cancer.

111)Assertion (A) : Hot air balloon rises up in sky. Because hot air less dense than cold air.

Reason (R) : Volume of gas increase on heating.

112)Assertion (A) : When lighting strikes, the sound is heard a little after the flash is seen.

Reason (R) : The velocity of light is greater than that of the sound.

113)Assertion (A) : Alcohol rather than mercury is used in a thermometer to measure a

temperature of “-600 C”.

Reason (R) : Alcohol has a lower freezing point than Mercury.

114)Assertion (A) : Inside the Earth metals are present in molten state.

Reason (R) : Earth absorbs the sun’s rays.

115)Assertion (A) : Graphite is slippery and used as a lubricant.

Reason (R) : Graphite has free electrons.

116)Assertion (A) : Bats can fly in the night.

Reason (R) : Bats emits ultrasonics.

117)Assertion (A) : Tamilnadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons.

Reason (R) : Tamilnadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons.

118)Assertion (A) : Buddha preached Four Noble truths.

Reason (R) : He wanted to remove desire, which is the cause of human sorrow and misery.

119)Assertion (A) : Mahatma Gandhi is considered as ‘Father of Nation’ in India.

Reason (R) : Mahatma Gandhi was the first Governor General of independent of India.

120)Assertion (A) : Milk production in India is low as compared to other countries in the world.

Reason (R) : The animal rearers in India are poor.

121)Assertion (A) : Mars is very close to sun.

Reason (R) : Smaller planets revolve closer to the Sun.

122)Assertion (A) : Spectacles are used for the correction of vision.

Reason (R) : Lenses have the property of refraction.

123)Assertion (A) : we prefer to wear white clothes in winter.

Reason (R) : White clothes are good reflectors of heat.

124)Assertion (A) : Moon cannot be used as satellite for communication.

Reason (R) : Moon does not move in the equatorial plane of Earth.
125)Assertion (A) : Filament in the bulb is not made of titanium.

Reason (R) : The filament should have low melting point.

126)Assertion (A) : An Iron ball floats on mercury, but get immersed in water.

Reason (R) : The specific gravity of Iron is more than that of mercury.

127)Assertion (A) : Uranium undergoes Nuclear fusion reaction.

Reason (R) : It has a big, unstable Nucleus.

128)Assertion (A) : Amoebiasis is an occupational disease.

Reason (R) : Amoebiasis is caused by inhalation of asbestos dust.

129)Assertion (A) : The body of the fish is stream-lined.

Reason (R) : The stream lined body helps the fish to cut its way through the water.

130)Assertion (A) : Earthworms are not good for agriculture.

Reason (R) : Earthworms breakdown the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

131)Assertion (A) : Most of the ancient civilization grew near the rivers.

Reason (R) : The main occupation of man was agriculture.

132)Assertion (A) : An electric bulb makes a ‘bang’ when it is broken.

Reason (R) : The air inside the bulb rushes out immediately on breaking.

133)Assertion (A) : Social integration at workplace is necessary.

Reason (R) : There are many backward classes in society.

134)Assertion (A) : Switzerland is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world.

Reason (R) : Switzerland is easily approachable from any part of the world.

135)Assertion (A) : Common salt readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.

Reason (R) : Salts are hydrophobic.

136)Assertion (A) : The needle of a compass always points towards the North.

Reason (R) : The needle is painted red.

137)Assertion (A) : Bronze is used for the making statues.

Reason (R) : Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

138)Assertion (A) : Vaccines prevent diseases.

Reason (R) : Vaccines must be given to children.

139)Assertion (A) : Photosynthesis takes place in all green plants.

Reason (R) : Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis.

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

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

141)Assertion (A) : Akbar founded Din-e-llahi

Reason (R) : He was motivated by self-glorification.

142)Assertion(A) : We feel colder on mountains than on plains.

Reason (R) : Temperature decreases with altitude.

143)Assertion (A) : The escape velocity from the surface of the moon is less than that from the
Earth’s surface.

Reason (R) : The moon has no atmosphere.

144)Assertion (A) : The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.

Reason (R) : The British sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of free India.

145)Assertion (A) : Taj Mahal is the one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

Reason (R) : Tal Mahal is a monument of love.

146)Assertion (A) : A ship rises as it enters the sea from a river.

Reason (R) : The density of sea water is higher compared to river water.
147)Assertion (A) : In solar system earth moves in west to east direction.

Reason (R) : The rotation of the earth takes place in 365 days.

148)Assertion (A) : Water kept in Earthen pots gets cooled in summer.

Reason (R) : Evaporation causes cooling.

149)Assertion (A) : Ventilators are provided near the roof.

Reason (R) : Conduction takes place better near the roof.

150)Assertion (A) : Forest cutting is undesirable from the point of view of soil erosion.

Reason (R) : Cutting of forests reduces the interception of rain water.

151)Assertion (A) : Silver is not used to make electric wires.

Reason (R) : Silver is a bad conductor of electricity.

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

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

153)Assertion (A) : Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.

Reason (R) : Obesity is caused by excessive intake of carbohydrates.