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Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Areas near the Equator receive rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause conventional rain in most afternoons near the Equator.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Assertion (A) is true. Areas near the Equator typically experience rainfall throughout the year. This region often encounters a consistent amount of precipitation due to its proximity to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), where air masses converge, leading to consistent upward motion and subsequent rainfall.
Reason (R) is also true. High temperatures and high humidity near the Equator create conditions favorable for the formation of conventional or convective rainfall. This happens when the warm air rises, cools, condenses, and forms clouds, often resulting in afternoon showers or thunderstorms.
Therefore, both assertions are accurate, and the reason (R) effectively explains why areas near the Equator receive rainfall throughout the year due to the prevailing weather conditions and the mechanisms behind rainfall in those regions.
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Directions: The following question consists of two statements one labeled as “ Assertion” and the other as “Reason”.You have to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer to the question from the given options.
Assertion: Ice floats on water.
Reason: Ice is in solid state.
  • a)
    Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • b)
    Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • c)
    Both Assertion and Reason are false.
  • d)
    Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Ice floats on water and is in solid state because ice is less dense than water. Both the assertion and reason are correct but the stated reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Hence, 'Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion' is the correct answer

Directions: The question consists of two statements an Assertion(A) and a Reason(R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion(A): According to the Doctrine of Lapse, any Indian princely state under British East India Company would have its princely status abolished if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a male heir".
Reason(R): The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856. 
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The doctrine of Lapse was adopted as an annexation policy with respect to the expansionist tendencies of the British East India Company.
And according to the policy, if a ruler was incompetent or left without a male heir to the throne, the state was bound to lose its princely status.
So, the assertion is correct.
Also, this policy was widely implemented by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856 but actually the policy was drafted in 1847.
So, the stated reason is correct but does not explain the assertion.

Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion (A): Rocket science is based on basic science concepts such as Newton's Laws of Motion.
Reason (R): Rockets can be prepared individually by anyone.
  • 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
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The assertion is correct because it is true that rocket science is also built upon the basic concepts of Newton with a complex calculation and numerous possibilities.
Hence, the assertion is true.
But the reason is not correct as it says that anyone can make a rocket on his own which is logically inconsistent.
Therefore, the reason is false.
Hence, A is true, but R is false.

Direction: A situation is given followed by four possible reasons for the same. Read all the information carefully and decide which of the given reasons follow(s).
Note: You have to assume every given situation / possible reason to be true.
Situation: Imagine Anjali is a couch potato who recently subscribed to multiple Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ to enjoy her favorite documentaries. However, upon logging into her account, she has been encountering difficulties in finding high-quality and engaging documentaries in her regional language.
Possible Reasons:
I. OTT services provided by the given platforms can only be accessed through specific streaming devices manufactured by their respective providers.
II. OTT services provided by the given platforms primarily focus on live TV broadcasts and do not offer on-demand content.
III. The cumulative cost of subscribing to multiple OTT platforms makes it harder to keep up with all the content across these platforms, and it becomes overwhelming.
IV. Regional documentaries do not receive the same level of promotion and visibility as mainstream movies and TV series on the given OTT platforms which leads to documentaries being overshadowed by trending content.
  • a)
    I, and IV
  • b)
    All except III
  • c)
    Only IV and II
  • d)
    Only IV
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Based on the given situation and possible reasons, let's analyze each option and determine which one/s is/are correct:
I. OTT services provided by the given platforms can only be accessed through specific streaming devices manufactured by their respective providers. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The difficulty in finding high-quality and engaging documentaries in the regional language is not related to the requirement of specific streaming devices. The issue mentioned is specifically about finding documentaries in a particular language, not the technical compatibility of devices.
II. OTT services provided by the given platforms primarily focus on live TV broadcasts and do not offer on-demand content. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The focus mentioned here on live TV broadcasts does not align with the scenario of Anjali encountering difficulties in finding documentaries. It does not explain the specific challenge of finding regional language documentaries.
III. The cumulative cost of subscribing to multiple OTT platforms makes it harder to keep up with all the content across these platforms, and it becomes overwhelming. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The difficulty in finding high-quality and engaging documentaries in the regional language is not related to the cumulative cost of subscribing to multiple OTT platforms. 
IV. Regional documentaries do not receive the same level of promotion and visibility as mainstream movies and TV series on the given OTT platforms, which leads to documentaries being overshadowed by trending content. → This reason is correct in relation to the given situation. The reason explains the dominance of trending content and popular shows on OTT platforms making it harder to discover them.
Hence, the correct answer is Only IV.

Select an option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
A. Sun is a star.
R. Stars are space objects that produces their own energy through fusion reaction of gases.
  • a)
    ‘A’ is true but ‘R’ is false.
  • b)
    Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are false
  • c)
    Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
  • d)
    Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true but ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’. 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Assertion (A) states that Sun is a star which is a fact. The Sun is classified as a G-type main-sequence star in the astronomical classification, or a G Dwarf star or a yellow dwarf.
Reason (R) says, stars are space objects that produce their own energy through the fusion reaction of gases, which is also a fact. Stars, including the Sun, generate their energy by the process of nuclear fusion in their cores, mostly converting hydrogen into helium.
Therefore, (R) is the correct explanation of (A). It is the fact that stars produce their own energy through nuclear fusion that categorizes the Sun as not just a celestial body, but specifically a star.
Hence, Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions as responses. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusion(s) can definitely be drawn from the given statements.
Statements:
I. Swine flu is spread by the outbreak of Influenza virus.
II. The Government is taking a rigorous action to control the spread of Swine flu.
Conclusions:
I. Swine flu is a fatal disease.
II. The Government needs to control the spread of Influenza virus.
  • a)
    Only Conclusion I follows.
  • b)
    Only Conclusion II follows.
  • c)
    Both the Conclusions I and II follow.
  • d)
    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Since the disease is caused by the Influenza virus, the government needs to control the spread of the virus to stop the spread of the disease which is stated in conclusion II. Hence conclusion II follows.

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): On the equinoxes, the day and night are equal all over the globe.
Reason (R): On the equinoxes, the position of the earth with respect to the sun is such that neither pole is inclined towards 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Assertion (A) is true. On the equinoxes, which occur twice a year (around March 20th and September 22nd), the day and night are approximately equal in duration all over the globe. This is because the Earth's axis is neither inclined toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in nearly equal sunlight distribution across the Earth.
Reason (R) is also true. During the equinoxes, the position of the Earth with respect to the Sun is such that neither pole is inclined toward the Sun. This lack of inclination is why the sunlight falls almost equally on both hemispheres, resulting in the equal length of day and night across the globe.

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Alcohol rather than mercury is used in a thermometer to measure a temperature of -60°C.
Reason (R): Alcohol has a lower freezing point than mercury.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Mercury freezes at -39°C, while alcohol freezes at a point far below - 100°C. So, alcohol is used to measure lower temperatures.
Similarly, mercury boils at 357°C, while alcohol boils at 78°C. So, mercury is used to measure high temperatures.

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Graphite is slippery and used as a lubricant.
Reason (R): Graphite has free electrons.
  • 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)
    If 'A' is false but 'R' is true
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Graphite possesses a layer structure with two successive layers held by weak forces.
Because of such weak forces, these layers are able to slide over one another. Therefore, graphite is slippery and because of this property, it is used as a lubricant.

Assume that the share market has been experiencing a sudden surge in demand for Company XYZ's stocks. As a result, the company's stock price has skyrocketed in the past few days.
Which of the following options is the most likely reason for this surge?
  • a)
    The company has reported a significant drop in profits for the quarter.
  • b)
    The company has been embroiled in a major scandal involving environmental violations.
  • c)
    The company has announced the resignation of several key executives.
  • d)
    The company has recently announced a major breakthrough in its technology.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Option A cannot be the correct reason as reporting a significant drop in profits would generally lead to a decrease in demand for the company's stocks.
Option B cannot be the correct reason as being involved in a major scandal involving environmental violations would also have a negative impact on the company's reputation and stock price.
Option C cannot be the correct reason as the resignation of key executives might raise concerns about the stability and future prospects of the company, potentially leading to a decrease in demand for its stocks.
Option D is likely to be the most plausible reason for the surge in demand for Company XYZ's stocks and the subsequent increase in stock price. A major technological breakthrough can generate excitement and optimism among investors, leading to increased demand for the company's stocks.
Hence, the correct answer is 'The company has recently announced a major breakthrough in its technology'.

Directions: The following question consists of two statements one labeled as “ Assertion” and the other as “Reason”.You have to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer to the question from the given options. 
Assertion: Prices of goods are increasing rapidly in India.
Reason: India is facing a huge problem of black money.
  • a)
    Both Assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • b)
    Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion.
  • c)
    Assertion is true and reason is false.
  • d)
    Assertion is false but reason is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
It is true that black money is a big problem in India and that the prices of goods are increasing rapidly in the country. But the reason is not the complete explanation behind the assertion. 

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): India's 'Republic Day falls on 26th January.
Reason (R): Constitution of India, declaring India as a 'Republic', came into force on 26th January 1950.
  • 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)
    If 'A' is false but 'R' is true
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Reason (R) is also accurate. The Constitution of India, which declared India as a "Republic," came into force on 26th January 1950. This date marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution, signifying the transition of India into a republic, where the President became the head of the state.
The reason (R) effectively explains assertion (A) because India celebrates Republic Day on 26th January to commemorate the day when the Constitution of India was formally enacted, declaring the country as a republic. Therefore, both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason (R) serves as the correct explanation for assertion (A).

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A) : Plaster of Paris is used for setting fractured bones by doctors.
Reason (R) : If Plaster of Paris is mixed with water and used around the fractured limb, it sets into a hard mass.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The logic followed here is: 
Assertion (A) : Plaster of Paris is used for setting fractured bones by doctors.
→ True, Plaster of Paris is mixed with water and used around the fractured limb, it sets into a hard mass and keeps the bone joints in a fixed position, and is used for setting fractured bones.
Reason (R) : If Plaster of Paris is mixed with water and used around the fractured limb, it sets into a hard mass.
→  The Reason is the correct explanation of A, as Plaster of Paris is used for setting fractured bones.
Hence, the correct answer is "Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A".

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Social integration in the workplace is necessary.
Reason (R): There are many backward classes in society.
  • 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)
    If 'A' is false but 'R' is true
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
'Social integration of workplace is necessary' is definitely true but the reason given is not a correct explanation for this social integration.
Hence, both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion:(A) A gulf is a large inlet from the ocean into the landmass, but with a narrow opening.
Reason:(R) Gulfs are formed when a giant rock collapses or when a piece of land sinks.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Option 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
The gulf is a portion of the sea that is almost surrounded by land but has one narrow opening.
It is formed as a result of a collapse of a giant rock or sinking of the lank which leads to the creation of a gap (indentation) and the seawater rushes to occupy the space. So, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
 Hence, option 1 is correct. 

Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion (A): Honey is sweet.
Reason (R): Honey is collected by honeybees.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
It is true that honey is sweet in taste.
Therefore, the assertion is true.
The reason mentioned is also true that honey is collected by honeybees.
But it is not the reason behind honey been sweet.
Hence, Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): No food material normally enters the windpipe during swallowing.
Reason (R): When we swallow, the back portion of our tongue covers the opening of the windpipe.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Assertion (A) states that no food material normally enters the windpipe during swallowing, which is true because the process of swallowing involves the epiglottis covering the opening of the windpipe to prevent food or liquid from entering it.
Reason (R) explains this by highlighting that during swallowing, the back portion of our tongue covers the opening of the windpipe with the epiglottis, ensuring that food or drink is directed towards the esophagus rather than entering the windpipe.
Option (a) affirms that both A and R are true, and R provides the correct explanation for A, as the action of the tongue and epiglottis working together helps prevent food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Directions: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): A saltwater fish drinks seawater whereas a freshwater fish never drinks water.
Reason (R): A saltwater fish is hypertonic to its environment while a freshwater fish is hypotonic to its environment.
  • 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
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
A is clearly true. However, this happens because a saltwater fish is hypotonic to its environment while a freshwater fish is hypertonic to its environment.

Direction: The question consists of two statements, an assertion and a reason. The student must first determine whether each statement is true and if both are true find if the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion (A): Size of computers and memory devices is constantly getting smaller.
Reason (R):  Price of computers and memory devices is decreasing day by day.
  • 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.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Size of computers and memory devices is constantly getting smaller, also the price of computers and memory devices is decreasing day by day, are both true but they are not cause-effect pairs as they themselves are effects of technological revolution, which has led to reduction in size of transistors and also more efficient fabrication of electronic devices as compared to earlier. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion: All cockroaches are brown in colour.
Reason: The colour of cockroach is a biological adaptation.
  • a)
    Both are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • b)
    The assertion and reason are not correct but reason is correct explanation of the assertion.
  • c)
    Assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    Assertion is false but reason is true.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The assertion that all cockroaches are brown is not correct as some species of cockroaches are not brown but, the given reason is correct.
Hence, the given assertion is false but the reason is true.

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