Assertion and Reason: What, Where, How and When | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A) : About 4700 years ago some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of the Indus river and its tributaries.
Reason(R): The cities flourished because of immaculate town planning and organisation by the people living in it.
(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 assertion is correct since some of the earliest cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro flourished on the banks of the Indus River and its tributaries about 4700 years ago. The reason is also correct because these cities are known for their excellent town planning, organization, and developed drainage system.

Q2: Assertion(A) : These days we can find out almost everything about the past. What people ate, the kind of clothes they wore, the houses in which they lived.
Reason(R): Advancement in modern technology has allowed us to look at the past with better clarity and understanding.
(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 assertion is correct because with the help of archaeology, technology, and various sources, historians can get detailed information about the past. The reason is also true as modern technologies like carbon dating, satellite imaging, etc., have allowed us to explore and understand the past better.

Q3: Assertion(A): The place where rice was first grown is to the north of the Vindhyas.
Reason(R): The Vindhya range continues to be considered as the traditional boundary between North and South India.
(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 assertion is false because rice was first grown in the east of the subcontinent, around present-day Assam. The reason is true as the Vindhya range is traditionally the boundary between North and South India, but it doesn't explain the assertion.

Q4: Assertion(A): The name Bharata was used for a group of people who lived in the northwest and who are mentioned in Rigveda.
Reason(R): Rigveda is the oldest text in any form of Vedas. The meaning of the word Rigveda is ‘Praise Knowledge’
(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 assertion is correct as Bharata was indeed a term used for a group of people in the Rigveda. The reason is also true, but it does not explain the assertion.

Q5: Assertion(A): Manuscripts were usually written on palm leaf, or on the specially prepared bark of a tree known as the Birch.
Reason(R): Birch trees are deciduous trees that grow near water sources and are found in Himalayas.
(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 assertion is true because manuscripts in ancient India were written on palm leaf or the bark of the Birch tree. The reason is also true but it does not explain the assertion.

Q6: Assertion(A): Inscriptions are a useful tool in finding out about the past.
Reason(R): Inscriptions are writings on relatively hard surfaces such as metal or stone.
(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 assertion is true as inscriptions provide detailed and reliable information about the past. The reason is also true but it does not explain the assertion.

Q7: Assertion(A): There were many other things that were made and used in the past such as Buildings, paintings and various weapons, tools, pans and ornaments and coins.
Reason(R): Those who study the objects of the past are called Archaeologists.
(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 assertion is true as in the past, various items like buildings, paintings, weapons, tools, pans, ornaments, and coins were used. The reason is also true as archaeologists study these objects to learn about the past, but it does not explain the assertion.

Q8: Assertion(A): We use the term A.D after any date to signify the year.
Reason(R): AD refers to the years counted from the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christanity. The latin term for AD is Anno Domini.
(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 assertion is true as we use A.D. to signify the years after the birth of Jesus Christ. The reason is also correct and is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Q9: Assertion(A): Garo hills and Vindhyas are some of the places where agriculture developed.
Reason(R) Drained by various tributaries of Brahmaputra, Garo hills have extremely high rainfall and is an ideal place for farming.
(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 assertion is true as both the Garo hills and Vindhyas are known to be areas where agriculture developed. The reason is also true and explains the assertion correctly.

Q10: Assertion(A): Ganga constitutes one of the vast river systems in India consisting of various tributaries which help spread it over various plains in India.
Reason(R): Alaknanda, Kosi and Gomti are some of the tributaries of Ganga.
(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 assertion is true. The Ganga is one of the largest river systems in India with several tributaries. The reason is also true as Alaknanda, Kosi, and Gomti are tributaries of Ganga, but it does not explain the assertion.

Q11: Assertion(A):  Hills, Mountains and seas form natural frontiers of a subcontinent.
Reason(R): Crossing these natural creations of nature was difficult due to indifferent terrain, harsh climate and no mapping.
(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 assertion is true as mountains, hills, and seas form natural boundaries. The reason is also true as crossing these natural barriers was difficult due to harsh terrain and climate, but it does not fully explain the assertion.

Q12: Assertion(A): Inscriptions and Manuscripts give us a giant peek into the past.
Reason(R): It’s easier to verify the veracity of an inscription than that of a manuscript because of a lesser degree of manipulation on inscriptions as opposed to that on manuscripts.
(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 assertion is true as inscriptions and manuscripts provide valuable insights into the past. The reason is also true but it does not fully explain the assertion.

Q13: Assertion (A) : Many of the books that survived the test of times dealt with all kinds of subjects: Medicine, kings and daily practises.
Reason(R): Many of these books were written in Sanskrit, others were in Prakrit and Tamil.
(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 assertion is true as many ancient texts dealt with various subjects. The reason is also true as these texts were written in different languages, but it does not explain the assertion.

Q14: Assertion(A) Silver coins were in use about 2500 years ago.
Reason(R) Iltumish was the first emperor in India to issue silver coins.
(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 assertion is true as silver coins were indeed in use about 2500 years ago. The reason is also true but it does not explain the assertion.

Q15: Assertion(A): When we write anything we use scripts and when we read what is written we use language.
Reason(R): An inscription dating back to 2250 years ago was inscribed on the orders of Ashoka and was written in two different scripts.
(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 assertion is true as we use scripts to write and languages to read. The reason is also true but it does not explain the assertion.

Q16: Assertion(A): Languages and scripts used on inscriptions change over time yet we are still able to understand their very essence
Reason(R): This is because of a process known as Decipherment which Archaeologists use.
(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 assertion is true as languages and scripts used in inscriptions change over time but we can still understand their essence. The reason is also true and explains the assertion correctly.

Q17: Assertion(A): The Narmada river is considered the lifeline of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh,
Reason(R): The Narmada flows through the fertile plains of Alluvial soil known as Narmadaghati
(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 assertion is true as the Narmada river is vital for Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The reason is also true but it does not explain the assertion.

Q18: Assertion(A): BC stands for Before Christ.
Reason(R): Years preceding the birth of Jesus Christ are referred to as BC i;e before christ.
(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 assertion is true as BC stands for Before Christ and is used to denote the years before the birth of Jesus Christ. The reason is also true and explains the assertion correctly.

Q19: Assertion(A) Vindhya range at an elevation of 1500-3000 ft gives rise to main southern tributaries of the Ganga-Yamuna system.
Reason(R) The elevation allows the tributaries to have greater reach in 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: (a)
The assertion is true as the Vindhya range gives rise to several southern tributaries of the Ganga-Yamuna system. The reason is also true and explains the assertion correctly.

Q20: Assertion(A): Mahanadi Originates in Orissa and flows westwards.
Reason(R): The major tributaries of Mahanadi River are Seonath, Jonk, Hasdo, Mand, Ong 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: (d)
The assertion is false as the Mahanadi River originates in Chhattisgarh and flows eastwards. The reason is true but it does not explain the assertion.