Assertion and Reason: Maps | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A): Maps are useful for various purposes.
Reason(R): A map is a representation over a drawing of the earth surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true. Maps are indeed useful for various purposes such as navigation, understanding geographical features, planning, and more. Reason (R) accurately defines what a map is. The reason correctly explains the assertion.

Q2: Assertion(A): There are various components of maps.
Reason(R): These components are distance, direction, and symbol.
(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
Ans: (a)
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true. Maps consist of several components, including distance, direction, and symbols. Distance and direction help understand the relative locations, and symbols represent features that can't be accurately drawn to scale. The reason correctly explains the assertion.

Q3: Assertion(A): Scale is a pivotal part of any map.
Reason(R): Maps are drawn to reduce scales. This reduction is done very carefully so that the distance between places is real.
(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
Ans: (b)
While assertion (A) is true, reason (R) is not entirely correct. Maps are drawn to a certain scale, which is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance on the map. However, reducing the scale doesn't mean that the distances between places are accurate in terms of real-life measurements. The reason's explanation doesn't accurately explain the importance of scale.

Q4: Assertion(A): There are four major directions: north, south, east, and west.
Reason(R): The directions are called cardinal points. Other four intermediate directions are north-south, southeast, southwest, and northwest.
(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
Ans: (c)
The assertion is true, but the reason is false. There are indeed four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. However, the intermediate directions are not correctly stated in the reason. The correct intermediate directions are northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest. The reason incorrectly mentions "north-south" as an intermediate direction, which is not accurate.

Q5: Assertion(A): Symbols play a pivotal part in a map.
Reason(R): It is not possible to draw on a map the actual shape and size of different features such as buildings, roads, bridges, trees, railway lines, or a well.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Symbols are indeed essential in maps to represent various features and information in a simplified manner. The reason accurately states that it is not possible to draw the actual shape and size of all features on a map due to space limitations. However, the reason does not directly explain why symbols are pivotal; it only describes a limitation in map representation.

Q6: Assertion(A): Along with playing an important part in MAP scale, also plays a pivotal part in a Sketch.
Reason(R): A sketch is a drawing mainly based on memory and spot observation and not to scale.
(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
Ans: (c)
The assertion is true, but the reason is false. While scale is indeed important in maps to maintain accurate proportions, the reason's explanation that scale plays a pivotal part in a sketch is incorrect. A sketch is typically a freehand drawing that is not bound by a specific scale. Sketched drawings are often based on observation and artistic interpretation rather than accurate scaling. The reason's statement does not accurately explain the relationship between scale and sketches.

Q7: Assertion(A): The research and practice of making maps is known as cartography.
Reason(R): Symbols on maps play a pivotal part in breaking down language barriers.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Cartography indeed refers to the research and practice of making maps. However, while symbols on maps do enhance communication by providing a visual representation that transcends language barriers, the reason does not directly explain why the research and practice of making maps are called cartography.

Q8: Assertion(A): Political maps contain physical features too.
Reason(R): Physical features on a political map are only used as a reference point.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Political maps primarily focus on boundaries, cities, and administrative divisions. While they might include some physical features like major rivers or mountain ranges as reference points, the reason's statement that physical features are included solely as reference points is an oversimplification and not a complete explanation for their inclusion on political maps.

Q9: Assertion(A): Maps or drawings reduce the entire world or part of it to fit on a sheet of paper.
Reason(R): Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Maps indeed represent large areas on a smaller sheet of paper, but the reason's statement about scale does not directly explain why maps reduce the world to fit on paper. The concept of scale is related to maintaining proportion, but it does not inherently explain the reduction of the world onto a map.

Q10: Assertion(A): Most maps contain an arrow marked with the letter ‘N’ at the upper right-hand corner.
Reason(R): This arrow shows the north direction. It is called the North line.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. The arrow marked with the letter 'N' does indeed represent the north direction on most maps. However, the reason's statement about the arrow being called the North line is not accurate. The arrow is usually referred to as the "North arrow" or "Compass rose," not the "North line."

Q11: Assertion(A): There are different types of maps.
Reason(R): Maps showing natural features of the earth, such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc., are called political maps.
(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
Ans: (c)
The assertion is false, and the reason is true. There are indeed different types of maps, but the reason's statement is not accurate. Maps showing natural features like mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, and oceans are called "physical maps," not political maps. Political maps focus on boundaries, cities, and administrative divisions.

Q12: Assertion(A): Some maps focus on specific information only.
Reason(R): Specific information like rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forest industries, etc., are known as thematic maps.
(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
Ans: (a)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Thematic maps are designed to display specific information or themes, such as rainfall patterns, population distribution, land use, and more. These maps are created to highlight a particular aspect of geographic data and are often used for specialized analysis.

Q13: Assertion(A): Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.
Reason(R): Scale makes it easier to calculate distance between two locations.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. The assertion accurately defines the concept of scale, which is the ratio between map distance and ground distance. However, the reason's statement about scale making it easier to calculate distances is not directly related to the concept of scale itself.

Q14: Assertion(A): The direction of a place can be found with the help of a compass.
Reason(R): It is an instrument used to find out main directions. Its magnetic needle always points towards the east-west direction.
(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
Ans: (c)
The assertion is true, but the reason is false. A compass is indeed used to find directions, primarily the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west). However, the reason's statement about the magnetic needle always pointing towards the east-west direction is inaccurate. The magnetic needle of a compass typically points toward the Earth's magnetic north pole, not in the east-west direction.

Q15: Assertion(A): With the use of symbols, maps can be drawn easily and are simple to read.
Reason(R): Maps have a universal language that can be understood by all.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Symbols do indeed simplify map representations and enhance readability. However, the reason's statement about maps having a universal language is not entirely accurate. While symbols help overcome language barriers to some extent, map reading also requires understanding legends, scales, and geographical knowledge that may not be universally understood by all.

Q16: Assertion(A): A large scale map gives a lot of information.
Reason(R): A plan is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. A large scale map provides detailed information about a small area, while a small scale map covers a larger area with less detail. The reason's statement about a plan being a drawing of a small area on a large scale is not accurate. A plan typically refers to a detailed representation of a specific area, often used for architectural or engineering purposes.

Q17: Assertion(A): Physical and political maps are strikingly different in many ways.
Reason(R): Physical maps mainly show geographical elements like drainage and relief features, while political maps show territorial characteristics such as government boundaries, states, cities, and different countries.
(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
Ans: (a)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Physical maps focus on natural features like landforms, water bodies, and topography. Political maps, on the other hand, emphasize political and administrative divisions, such as national and regional boundaries, cities, and countries. The reason accurately differentiates the primary content of physical and political maps.

Q18: Assertion(A): When large areas like continents or countries are to be shown on a paper, then large scales are used.
Reason(R): If the scale is known, then it is easy to calculate the distance between any two places on a map.
(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
Ans: (d)
The assertion is false, and the reason is true. When large areas like continents or countries are to be shown on paper, small scales are used to fit the information onto the limited space. The larger the area being covered, the smaller the scale used. The reason's statement about scale being known and helping in distance calculations is accurate.

Q19: Assertion(A): Symbols on maps are called conventional symbols.
Reason(R): There is an international agreement regarding the use of symbols on maps.
(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
Ans: (b)
Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Symbols on maps are indeed called conventional symbols, as they follow established conventions to represent features consistently. However, the reason's statement about an international agreement regarding symbols is not entirely accurate. While there are common symbols used in cartography, there might not be a single international agreement governing all symbols on maps.