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.
11.

A : Plaster of Paris is used by doctors for setting fractured bones.
R : When Plaster of Paris is mixed with water and applied around the fractured limbs, it sets into a hard mass.

Answer

Answer :

Option A

Explanation :


Plaster of Paris when mixed with water applied around the fractured limbs, it sets into a hard mass and keeps the bone joints in a fixed position.
So, it can be used for setting fractured bones.
12.

A : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils.
R : Alluvial soils are very fertile.

Answer

Answer :

Option D

Explanation :


Cotton is grown in black soil. R is true.
13.

A : DDT has nowadays lost its use as an insecticide.
R : DDT is harmful to man.

Answer

Answer :

Option B

Explanation :


DDT has lost its use as an insecticide because insects have developed immunity against it. However it is true that DDT is harmful to man.
14.

A : An electric bulb makes a 'bang' when it is broken.
R : The air inside the bulb rushes out immediately on breaking.

Answer

Answer :

Option C

Explanation :


There is a vaccum inside the electric bulb. When the bulb breaks, air rushes in at a great speed from all sides to fill the vaccum, thus producing a bang.
15.

A : Beri-beri is a viral infection.
R : Vitamin deficiency causes diseases.

Answer

Answer :

Option D

Explanation :


Beri-Beri is caused by deficiency of Viamin B1 but it is not a viral infection.
Jump to page number :