Assertion and Reason: Rural Administration | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A): The Patwari maintains and updates the records of the village.
Reason(R): The Patwari is known by different names in different states.In some villages such officers are called Lekhpal, in others Kanungo or Karamchari or village officers etc.
(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
The Patwari is indeed responsible for maintaining and updating the records of the village. However, the fact that the Patwari is known by different names in different states does not explain why they are responsible for maintaining and updating the records. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q2: Assertion(A): The government appoints officers to resolve disputes regarding the land.
Reason(R): The Patwari is also responsible for organising the collection of land revenues from the farmers and providing information to the government about the crops grown in his allotted area of posting.
(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
The government does appoint officers to resolve disputes regarding land, and the Patwari is responsible for organizing land revenue collection and providing information about crops grown. However, these two statements are not causally related. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q3: Assertion(A): The revenue department of the Government keeps track of any and all changes that take place in the measurement of the land.
Reason(R): Senior people in the revenue department are tasked with supervising the Patwari’s work.
(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
The revenue department does keep track of changes in land measurements, and senior people in the department supervise the Patwari's work. However, the latter does not explain the former, so both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q4: Assertion(A): Subdivision of areas takes place for managing the matters efficiently.
Reason(R): Subdivisions of a district are known by different names such as Tehsil, Taluka, etc.
(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
Subdivision of areas does occur for efficient management, and these subdivisions are known by different names. However, the names do not explain why subdivisions occur. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q5: Assertion(A): Patwari and the revenue department are the only ones responsible for resolving disputes related to the land.
Reason(R): Cases related to land disputes are also heard at the office of the TehsilDar.
(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 because the Patwari and the revenue department are not the only ones responsible for resolving land disputes. The TehsilDar's office also hears land dispute cases. Therefore, A is false, but R is true.

Q6: Assertion(A): There have been new reforms in the Hindu Succession Act.
Reason(R): According to Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005, Daughters have just as much right as sons to inherit the property of their father.
(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
There have been new reforms in the Hindu Succession Act, and one of these reforms is that daughters now have as much right as sons to inherit their father's property. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q7: Assertion(A): Hindu Succession Act,2005 turned out to be a landmark occasion when it comes to women rights.
Reason(R): Daughters along with sons were allowed equal share in the property of fathers.
(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
The Hindu Succession Act of 2005 was indeed a landmark occasion for women's rights as it allowed daughters equal share in their father's property. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q8: Assertion(A):  Maintaining law and order falls under the purview of Village panchayat.
Reason(R): The person in charge of a police station is known as Station House Officer or SHO.
(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
Maintaining law and order does not fall under the purview of the Village Panchayat. The person in charge of a police station is known as Station House Officer or SHO. Therefore, A is false, but R is true.

Q9: Assertion(A):  The Patwari keeps record  of any and all changes that take place in the measurement of a land owned by a farmer.
Reason(R): The ‘Khasra’ record of the Patwari gives information about the measurements of the land.
(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
The Patwari does keep a record of all changes in land measurements, and the 'Khasra' record does provide information about these measurements. However, the existence of the 'Khasra' record does not explain why the Patwari keeps this record. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q10: Assertion(A): All states in India are divided into districts.
Reason(R):   The further subdivision of these districts make it easier for Proper execution of one’s duties.
(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
All states in India are indeed divided into districts, and these districts are further subdivided for efficient execution of duties. However, the latter does not explain why states are divided into districts. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q11: Assertion(A): In India, the term ‘Tehsil’ is most common in northern states.
Reason(R): A ‘tehsil’ Is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of the Indian subcontinent.
(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
The term 'Tehsil' is most common in northern states, and a 'tehsil' is a unit of administrative division in some countries of the Indian subcontinent. However, the latter does not explain why the term 'Tehsil' is most common in northern states. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q12: Assertion(A): The Hindu Succession Act of 2005 Is enacted to amend and codify the The law relating to unveiled succession.
Reason(R): The Hindu Woman’s limited estate is abolished by this act.
(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
The Hindu Succession Act of 2005 was enacted to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession, and it did abolish the Hindu Woman's limited estate. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q13: Assertion(A): The revenue officers work under the district collector are known as Tehsildars.
Reason(R): They have to hear disputes. They also supervise the work of the Patwaris and ensure that records are properly and ensure land revenues are collected on time.
(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
Revenue officers who work under the district collector are known as Tehsildars, and they do hear disputes and supervise the work of the Patwaris. However, their responsibilities do not explain why they are known as Tehsildars. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q14: Assertion(A): A district collector ensures that the state machinery which is put in charge is run smoothly in the district.
Reason(R): A district collector is an officer appointed by the center.
(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
A district collector does ensure smooth running of the state machinery in the district, but they are not appointed by the center. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q15: Assertion(A): A district collector is the highest officer of  Revenue administration in the state.
Reason(R): District collector controls and directs the actions of the police.
(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
A district collector is indeed the highest officer of Revenue administration in the state, and they do control and direct the actions of the police. Therefore, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q16: Assertion(A):  A district magistrate often abbreviated DM is an officer of the Indian Civil Services.
Reason(R): The responsibilities assigned to district magistrate vary from state to state.
(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
A district magistrate is an officer of the Indian Civil Services, and their responsibilities do vary from state to state. However, the latter does not explain why they are an officer of the Indian Civil Services. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q17: Assertion(A): The district collector is the highest judicial authority in the district.
Reason(R): A district collector has the power to issue certain non statutory certificates such as OBC, EWS, etc.
(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
A district collector is not the highest judicial authority in the district, but they do have the power to issue certain non-statutory certificates. Therefore, A is false, but R is true.

Q18: Assertion(A): The district Magistrate undertakes relief and rehabilitation works.
Reason(R): The district collector is responsible to the government through Divisional Commissioner and revenue Commissioner.
(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
A district magistrate does undertake relief and rehabilitation works, but they are not responsible to the government through Divisional Commissioner and revenue Commissioner. Therefore, A is true, but R is false.

Q19: Assertion(A): A district magistrate is in charge of the operations of a district.
Reason(R): He is also in charge of maintaining law and order of that district.
(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
A district magistrate is in charge of a district's operations and maintaining its law and order. However, being in charge of maintaining law and order does not explain why they are in charge of the district's operations. Therefore, both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q20: Assertion(A): District Magistrate has powers over administration over lockups  and jails in a district.
Reason(R): Among the many duties of the District magistrate  Another among them is maintaining law of land and revenue records of the district.
(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 district magistrate does have administration over lockups and jails in a district, but their duty to maintain law and order and revenue records does not explain why they have administration over lockups and jails. Therefore, A is true, but R is false.