MCQ: Assertion and Reason - 1 - SSC CGL MCQ

Size of computers and memory devices is constantly getting smaller, also the price of computers and memory devices is decreasing day by day, are both true but they are not cause-effect pairs as they themselves are effects of technological revolution, which has led to reduction in size of transistors and also more efficient fabrication of electronic devices as compared to earlier. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Ice floats on water and is in solid state because ice is less dense than water. Both the assertion and reason are correct but the stated reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Hence, 'Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion' is the correct answer

It is true that black money is a big problem in India and that the prices of goods are increasing rapidly in the country. But the reason is not the complete explanation behind the assertion. 

Vehicles emit carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas.

Therefore, Reason (R) is true.

Therefore, increase in average cars on road means increase in carbon emissions.

Therefore, Assertion(A) is true.

Hence, (A) is true and (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Forest has been gradually decreased because of increased population. Human cuts the forest and make houses. Many more thing are there to cut trees. Illegal cutting of trees one of the main concerns. So here reason is the best suitable for the given assertion.

The assertion is correct because it is true that rocket science is also built upon the basic concepts of Newton with a complex calculation and numerous possibilities.
Hence, the assertion is true.

But the reason is not correct as it says that anyone can make a rocket on his own which is logically inconsistent.
Therefore, the reason is false.

Hence, A is true, but R is false.

The assertion that all cockroaches are brown is not correct as some species of cockroaches are not brown but, the given reason is correct.

Hence, the given assertion is false but the reason is true.

Since the disease is caused by the Influenza virus, the government needs to control the spread of the virus to stop the spread of the disease which is stated in conclusion II. Hence conclusion II follows.

Ventilators are provided near the roof as the air upon heating, rises and so can be thrown out of a room through high ventilators.

Hence, A is true but R is false.

The doctrine of Lapse was adopted as an annexation policy with respect to the expansionist tendencies of the British East India Company.

And according to the policy, if a ruler was incompetent or left without a male heir to the throne, the state was bound to lose its princely status.

So, the assertion is correct.

Also, this policy was widely implemented by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856 but actually the policy was drafted in 1847.

So, the stated reason is correct but does not explain the assertion.

Based on the given situation and possible reasons, let's analyze each option and determine which one/s is/are correct:
I. OTT services provided by the given platforms can only be accessed through specific streaming devices manufactured by their respective providers. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The difficulty in finding high-quality and engaging documentaries in the regional language is not related to the requirement of specific streaming devices. The issue mentioned is specifically about finding documentaries in a particular language, not the technical compatibility of devices.

II. OTT services provided by the given platforms primarily focus on live TV broadcasts and do not offer on-demand content. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The focus mentioned here on live TV broadcasts does not align with the scenario of Anjali encountering difficulties in finding documentaries. It does not explain the specific challenge of finding regional language documentaries.

III. The cumulative cost of subscribing to multiple OTT platforms makes it harder to keep up with all the content across these platforms, and it becomes overwhelming. → This reason is incorrect in relation to the given situation. The difficulty in finding high-quality and engaging documentaries in the regional language is not related to the cumulative cost of subscribing to multiple OTT platforms. 

IV. Regional documentaries do not receive the same level of promotion and visibility as mainstream movies and TV series on the given OTT platforms, which leads to documentaries being overshadowed by trending content. → This reason is correct in relation to the given situation. The reason explains the dominance of trending content and popular shows on OTT platforms making it harder to discover them.

Hence, the correct answer is Only IV.

Option A cannot be the correct reason as reporting a significant drop in profits would generally lead to a decrease in demand for the company's stocks.

Option B cannot be the correct reason as being involved in a major scandal involving environmental violations would also have a negative impact on the company's reputation and stock price.

Option C cannot be the correct reason as the resignation of key executives might raise concerns about the stability and future prospects of the company, potentially leading to a decrease in demand for its stocks.

Option D is likely to be the most plausible reason for the surge in demand for Company XYZ's stocks and the subsequent increase in stock price. A major technological breakthrough can generate excitement and optimism among investors, leading to increased demand for the company's stocks.

Hence, the correct answer is 'The company has recently announced a major breakthrough in its technology'.

Option 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The gulf is a portion of the sea that is almost surrounded by land but has one narrow opening.

It is formed as a result of a collapse of a giant rock or sinking of the lank which leads to the creation of a gap (indentation) and the seawater rushes to occupy the space. So, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

 Hence, option 1 is correct. 

It is true that honey is sweet in taste.
Therefore, the assertion is true.

The reason mentioned is also true that honey is collected by honeybees.

But it is not the reason behind honey been sweet.

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

Assertion (A) states that Sun is a star which is a fact. The Sun is classified as a G-type main-sequence star in the astronomical classification, or a G Dwarf star or a yellow dwarf.

Reason (R) says, stars are space objects that produce their own energy through the fusion reaction of gases, which is also a fact. Stars, including the Sun, generate their energy by the process of nuclear fusion in their cores, mostly converting hydrogen into helium.

Therefore, (R) is the correct explanation of (A). It is the fact that stars produce their own energy through nuclear fusion that categorizes the Sun as not just a celestial body, but specifically a star.

Hence, Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.