Assertion - Reasoning (1 Marks) - Social Studies STD 6 Questions

MCQ 11 Mark

Assertion: The animal life of a particular region or period of time is called Fauna. Reason: The plant life of a particular region or period of time is called Flora.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation.
The Flora and Fauna of a place define its plant and animal life. They vary from place to place.

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MCQ 21 Mark

Assertion: A tsunami is a natural disaster that originates in the desert.
Reason: Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometres and submerge coastal areas, causing widespread damage.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Explanation.
A tsunami is another natural disaster that originates in the ocean. It is a huge and powerful wave generally caused by a strong earthquake or a volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean.

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MCQ 31 Mark

Assertion: North America and South America are generally considered to be two continents.
Reason: But if seen as a single landmass, they can also be considered as one.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation.
When seen as a single landmass, they can also be considered as one.

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MCQ 41 Mark

Assertion: Oceans support all kinds of marine life and play a critical role in the world climate.
Reason: Oceans are now seriously affected by human activity and need our collective protection.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation.
Oceans play vital role in sustaining live but on the other hand it is polluted by humans as well.

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MCQ 51 Mark

Assertion (A): The 2004 tsunami caused widespread damage in the Indian Ocean region.
Reason (R): The tsunami was triggered by a volcanic eruption.

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).
✓
(A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
D
(A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer

Correct option: C.

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

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MCQ 61 Mark

Assertion (A): Overfishing is a major cause of the decline of marine life.
Reason (R): Excessive fishing depletes fish populations faster than they can reproduce.

✓
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.

Answer

Correct option: A.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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MCQ 71 Mark

Assertion (A): The oceans produce more than half of the world’s oxygen.
Reason (R): The marine flora, including algae and seaweeds, contribute significantly to oxygen production.

✓
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.

Answer

Correct option: A.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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MCQ 81 Mark

Assertion (A): Continents and oceans are evenly distributed between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Reason (R): Oceans cover almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface.

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.
✓
(A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer

Correct option: D.

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

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MCQ 91 Mark

Assertion (A): The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System helps to protect lives and property.
Reason (R): The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System can detect tsunamis before they hit the coast.

✓
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.

Answer

Correct option: A.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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Assertion - Reasoning (1 Marks)

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