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Assertion and Reason

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MCQ 11 Mark
Assertion (A): Lonar Crater Lake is an important scientific site.
Reason (R): It was formed by a volcanic eruption in recent years.
  • 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 true, but (R) is false.
  • D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer
Correct option: C.
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
Lonar Lake is scientifically important, but it was formed by a meteorite impact, around 50,000 years ago.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Assertion (A): The Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya can last for centuries.
Reason (R): They are made of iron and concrete by local engineers.
  • 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 true, but (R) is false.
  • D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer
Correct option: C.
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
The assertion is correct because the bridges are naturally durable. However, the reason is false — they are made from the aerial roots of trees, not from iron and concrete.
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Assertion and Reason - English STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip