Reasoning - Assertion and Reason

Directions to solve :

In each of the following questions, there are two statements labelled as A (Assertion) and R (Reason). Mark your answers as per codes given below :

A. - Both A and R are true and R correctly explains 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.

A : A ship rises as it enters the sea form the river.
R : Density of the sea water is higher as compared to river water.

Answer

Answer :

Option A

Explanation :


Due to higher density of sea water, the upthurst produced by the sea water on the ship is greater as compared to that produced by river water.
2.

A : The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from 26th January, 1950.
R : 26th January is celebrated as the Republic Day.

Answer

Answer :

Option B

Explanation :


The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from January 26, 1950 and since then this day is celebrated as the Republic Day.
3.

A : AIDS does not have a vaccine.
R : The AIDS virus alters its genetic code.

Answer

Answer :

Option A

Explanation :


A vaccine contains the inactivated germs of the disease. But the AIDS virus changes its genetic code and so on vaccine has been invented for it.
4.

A : Razia Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish.
R : Iltutmish was a rebel.

Answer

Answer :

Option C

Explanation :


litutmish was a ruler of slave dynasty and Razia was his daughter.
5.

A : The freezing of sea water during winter does not kill the fishes.
R : Only surface water is frozen.

Answer

Answer :

Option A

Explanation :


Only the surface water of the sea freezes. Further below, water does not freeze because the surface ice provides an insulating coat.
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