Assertion and Reason: Urban Livelihoods | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A) There are almost 1 crore street vendors in the country working in urban areas.
Reason(R):The government is thinking about modifying the law that bans street vendors so that they have a place to work in that there is also free flow of traffic and people.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While Reason (R) mentions the government's intention to provide better working conditions for street vendors, it doesn't provide a direct explanation for the specific number of street vendors mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q2: Assertion(A): Businesses in urban areas create a chain reaction which leads to economic prosperity.
Reason(R): Number of people are employed as workers in supervisors to help run the businesses.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While Reason (R) mentions the employment of workers and supervisors, it doesn't provide a direct explanation for the "chain reaction" and "economic prosperity" mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q3: Assertion(A): Most workers in factories are at the mercy of the owners.
Reason(R): They are employed when the employer gets large orders or during certain seasons.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While Reason (R) provides a reason for temporary employment based on orders and seasons, it doesn't fully explain the vulnerability or dependence mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q4: Assertion(A): There is diversity in the employment of people in  urban areas.
Reason(R): People are employed in all walks of employment because of the booming economy and opportunities available to them.
(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)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. While there is diversity in urban employment, the Reason overly simplifies the situation by attributing it solely to a booming economy and available opportunities. Many factors contribute to employment diversity beyond just a booming economy. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) A is true but R is false.

Q5: Assertion(A):Unemployment indicates the health of the economy.
Reason(R): Unemployment is a situation where a person actively searches for a job and is unable to find one.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While the Reason provides a definition of unemployment, it doesn't directly relate to how unemployment indicates the health of the economy, which involves more complex economic factors. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q6: Assertion(A): Agriculture and employment are inversely proportional to each other.
Reason(R): Low productivity in the agriculture sector and lack of transition to other sectors plays a pivotal role in unemployment.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. The low productivity in agriculture and the lack of transition to other sectors contribute to unemployment, thereby supporting the assertion that agriculture and employment are inversely related. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q7: Assertion(A): the huge workforce of the country is associated with the informal sector.
Reason(R): Lack of required education or skills plays a pivotal part in this.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. The lack of required education or skills does indeed contribute to a large workforce being associated with the informal sector. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q8: Assertion(A): Unemployment affects the economy of the country greatly.
Reason(R):This is because the workforce that could have been employed are dependent on the working population.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Unemployment does indeed have significant economic implications, as it represents a loss of productive potential that could contribute to the economy. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q9: Assertion(A): The large population is also a vital factor in the rising cases of unemployment.
Reason(R):Inadequate investment in infrastructure and lack of growth,  hinders the development of jobs.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. A large population can indeed contribute to rising unemployment, and inadequate investment in infrastructure and lack of growth can hinder job creation, supporting the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q10: Assertion(A): Unemployment affects the health of the people.
Reason(R): There is no health care provided in India for the poor and the needy.
(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)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. While unemployment can have negative effects on health, the Reason inaccurately states that there is no healthcare provided in India for the poor and needy. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) A is true but R is false.

Q11: Assertion(A): Hawking zones have been suggested for towns and cities.
Reasons(R) Due to the constant transport of various organisations, Hawking is now being recognised as a right of people to earn a living.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While Reason (R) discusses the recognition of hawking as a means of earning a living, it does not directly explain the suggestion of hawking zones mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q12: Assertion(A): Mr the Municipal Corporation has a vital say in the conduction of business in town and cities.
Reason(R): They provide licences to the business and also decide on which week or days the market may be closed.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. The role of the Municipal Corporation in providing licenses and regulating market timings directly supports the assertion that they have a vital say in business conduct. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q13: Assertion(A): There is a dearth of job security in the private sector.
Reason(R): Due to the surplus of availability of skilled labour they have to comply with the provisions of the owner.
(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)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. While job security in the private sector can be limited due to various factors, the Reason misrepresents the situation by suggesting that the surplus of skilled labor leads to compliance with owner's provisions. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) A is true but R is false.

Q14: Assertion(A): Trade union shipping formulated to improve the conditions of the workers.
Reason(R): Poor working conditions undue working long working hours constitute the need for the formation of trade unions.
(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, but the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Poor working conditions and long working hours indeed contribute to the need for trade unions to advocate for better worker conditions. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q15: Assertion(A): There is structural unemployment in the economy.
Reason(R): This arises when there is a mismatch between a worker’s skill and availability in the market.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Structural unemployment indeed occurs when there's a mismatch between worker skills and available jobs, leading to a persistent form of unemployment. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q16: Assertion(A): the problem of unemployment gives rise to the problem of poverty.
Reason(R): The government suffers an extra borrowing burden because of unemployment.
(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)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. While unemployment can contribute to poverty, the Reason does not accurately represent how unemployment leads to an extra borrowing burden for the government. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) A is true but R is false.

Q17: Assertion(A): Regressive social norms play a pivotal part in employment.
Reason(R): A large part of the workforce i;e The women are denied employment because of these regressive social norms.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While the Reason provides an example of regressive social norms affecting women's employment, it doesn't fully explain the broader impact of regressive norms on employment as mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q18: Assertion(A): Cyclical unemployment is caused due to the business cycle.
Reason(R): cyclical unemployment figures in India are negligible.
(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, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. While the Reason provides information about the prevalence of cyclical unemployment in India, it doesn't explain the causal relationship between cyclical unemployment and the business cycle mentioned in Assertion (A). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q19: Assertion(A): There are a number of causes for structural unemployment.
Reason(R): One of the main causes is the education provided in schools and colleges are not up to the current recruitments of the industry.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Mismatched education and skills between what schools provide and industry requirements can contribute to structural unemployment. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q20: Assertion(A): Disguised Unemployment is usually traced in the agriculture sector.
Reason(R): This is the type of unemployment where people employed are more than needed.
(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, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Disguised unemployment often appears in sectors like agriculture, where more people are engaged than actually required for the given level of productivity. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.