How to solve Assertion-Reason Questions with 5 Examples

Assertion-Reason Questions

The assertion-reason item combines elements of multiple choice and true/false question types, and allows you to test more complicated issues and requires a higher level of learning.

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The question consists of two statements, an assertion and a reason. The student must first determine whether each statement is true. If both are true, the student must next determine whether the reason correctly explains the assertion. There is one option for each possible outcome.

Each question below consists of an assertion and a reason. Indicate your answer from the alternatives below by circling the appropriate letter. Assertion Reason A True True Reason is correct explanation B True True Reason is NOT a correct explanation C True False D False True E False False 1 The blood sugar level falls rapidly after hepactectomy BECAUSE The glycogen of the liver is the principal source of blood sugar 2 Increased government spending increases inflation under all conditions BECAUSE Government spending is not offset by any form of production. 3 Chloroform has a dipole moment. BECAUSE The chloroform molecule is tetrahedral

1    Assertion (A)   : The Steam engine was invented by James Watt.

Reason    (R)   : There was a problem of taking out water from flooded mines.

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.

Ans A

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

Reason (R) : Graphite has free electrons.

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

Ans B

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3       Assertion (A) : Inside the earth metals are present in molten state.
Reason (R) : Earth absorbs the sun's rays.

 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.

Ans C Inside the earth, the high temperature and pressure keeps the metals in molten state. The earth does not absorb the sun's rays but reflects them.

4        Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
Choose the correct answer from the following code:

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.

Ans 2 Both correct but R doesn’t explain A. hence answer “2”

5        Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable.
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.

Ans C Teacher asking question during the class, giving homework etc. is “Formative evaluation”. So, yes, it’ll help accelerate the pace of learning.

Term-end exam at the end are “Summative evaluation”. It’s meant for assigning grades and judging effectiveness of instruction. So it’s more reliable tool for evaluation than “Formative”.