Social Studies Assertion and Reason (1 Mark)

Assertion (A): Farmers increase production when they get good prices for their crops.
Reason (R): Higher prices encourage farmers to produce more, anticipating similar demand in the future.

Assertion (A): The ISI mark is used for ensuring quality in food products.
Reason (R): ISI certification is given to industrial products for standardization.

Assertion (A): Families sometimes prefer to buy from supermarkets even at higher prices.
Reason (R): Factors like cleanliness, packaging, and shopping experience influence purchasing decisions.

Assertion (A): The barter system was an efficient way of trading goods.
Reason (R): The barter system made it easy to exchange goods without any challenges.

Assertion (A): Some farmers throw away their tomato produce due to oversupply.
Reason (R): Excess supply lowers prices drastically, making it unprofitable for farmers to sell.

Assertion (A): Virtual markets allow buyers and sellers to trade at any time.
Reason (R): Online markets do not require the physical presence of buyers and sellers.

Assertion (A): Wholesalers sell goods directly to consumers.
Reason (R): Wholesalers buy in bulk from producers and distribute goods to retailers.

Assertion (A): The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is set to help farmers avoid losses.
Reason (R): MSP guarantees that farmers get a fixed price for their produce even if market prices drop.

Assertion (A): AGMARK certification ensures the quality of agricultural products.
Reason (R): It is a certification given to industrial products for their quality standards.

Assertion (A): A monopoly exists when a single seller dominates the market.
Reason (R): In a monopoly, multiple sellers compete to provide goods and services.