Top 12 Questions

Question 1

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion [A] and the other is labelled as Reason [R].
Assertion [A]: Pressure cookers are fitted with Ebonite handles.
Reason [R]: Ebonite is a good conductor of heat.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]

B

Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is NOT the correct explanation of [A]

C

[A] is correct but [R] is not corrct

D

[A] is not correct but [R] is corrct

Question 2

Given below are two statements: Assertion [A] and Reason [R].

Assertion [A]: The following sentence is an example of a compound sentence: “The moon was bright and we could see our way”.

Reason [R]: A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A

Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]

B

Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is NOT the correct explanation of [A]

C

[A] is true but [R] is false

D

[A] is false but [R] is true

Question 3

Given below are two statement: one is labelled as Assertion [A] and the other is labelled as Reason [R].
Assertion [A]: Entrepreneurs are innovators.
Reason [R] : They convert new ideas into commercially viable products.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:

A

Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]

B

Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is NOT the correct explanation of [A]

C

[A] is correct but [R] is not correct

D

[A] is not correct but [R] is correct

Question 1

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : Seeds should be treated with fungicide solution before being sown.

Reason (R): Seeds do not germinate, unless treated with fungicide solution.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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 notthe correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

(A) is false but (R) is true

Question 2

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils.
Reason (R) : Alluvial soils are very fertile.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 1

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Tides indicate the regular and periodic rise and fall in the sea level.
Reasons (R) : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sea level.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 2

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : A person with blood group O is supposed to be an universal donor.

Reason (R): Group O does not contain any antigens.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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.

Question 1

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Solar energy is in abundance on the planet earth.
Reason R : Solar energy is available only in summer season.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Question 1

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by 3 arguments numbered I, II and III. You should decide which of the arguments is/are ‘strong’ argument(s) and which is/are ‘weak’ argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from given options.
Statement:
Should religion be taught in schools ?
Arguments:
I. No, ours is a secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
III. No, how can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21% century.

A

All are strong

B

Only I and III are strong

C

Only II is strong

D

Only I is strong

Question 2

Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to outskirts far away from the main city ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is essential step for controlling pollution in the city.
II. No, such step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.

A

If both I and II are strong.

B

If neither I nor II is strong.

C

If only II is strong.

D

If only argument I is strong.

Question 1

In the following question a statement is given followed by two arguments choose the correct option.
Statement : Should the political parties be banned
Argument I : Yes, It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians
Argument II : No, it will lead to an end of democracy

A

Both the arguments are strong

B

Only II is strong

C

Neither I, nor II is strong

D

Only I is strong

Question 2

For the Assertion A and Reason R given below choose the correct alternative from the following
A : Copper is used to make electric wire
R : Copper has very low electric resistance

A

A is true, R is false

B

A is false, R is true

C

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

D

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

CMAT Assertion and Reason Questions

CMAT Assertion and Reason Questions

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