Assertion and Reason: Understanding Diversity | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A):  Diverse religious and cultural backgrounds are not the only criteria for differentiation among the masses.
Reason(R): Opportunities and circumstances also play a pivotal part to decide one’s socio-economic condition.
(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
Diverse religious and cultural backgrounds are not the only criteria for differentiation among the masses. It is true as cultural diversity is not the only factor that distinguishes people from each other. Opportunities and circumstances also play a pivotal part to decide one’s socio-economic condition. This is also true as socio economic conditions of a person are greatly influenced by the opportunities and circumstances they face in their life.

Q2: Assertion (A):  Diversity relies a great deal upon geographical location.
Reason(R): Diversity comes about when people adapt their lives to the geographical area in which they live.
(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
Diversity relies a great deal upon geographical location. This is true as the habits, custom, and lifestyle of people change according to the geographical features of the region. This happens because people adapt their lives to the geographical area in which they live. This is also true as people tend to adapt to the geographical conditions of the place they live in and this leads to diversity.

Q3: Assertion(A): Ladakh is also called little Tibet.
Reason(R):  the introduction of Buddhism through Tibet and juxtaposition of chritianity along with Buddhism proves this assertion.
(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
Ladakh is also called little Tibet. This is true as Ladakh shares many cultural, religious and linguistic similarities with Tibet. The reason provided is false as the introduction of Buddhism through Tibet is correct but the juxtaposition of Christianity along with Buddhism in Ladakh is not correct.

Q4: Assertion(A): Kerala is known for its geographical diversity.
Reason(R): Kerala is a state in the South East corner of India. It is surrounded by the sea on one side and island on the other.
(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
Kerala is known for its geographical diversity. This is true as Kerala has highlands, midlands, and coastal areas, each with its unique features. But the reason provided is false as Kerala is a state in the South West corner of India, not South East, and it is surrounded by the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, not an island.

Q5: Assertion(A): Christianity made its way to India through Kerala.
Reason(R): The Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come here nearly 200 years ago and is credited with bringing Christianity to 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: a
Christianity made its way to India through Kerala. This is true as it is believed that St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Christ, landed in Kerala in AD 52 and established seven churches. This is the reason why Christianity first came to India through Kerala.

Q6: Assertion (A): There is no evidence of Chinese arrival here in India.
Reason (R): The fishing nets used in Kerala are called ‘Cheena-vala’.
(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 there is evidence of Chinese arrival in India. The reason is true as the fishing nets used in Kerala are called ‘Cheena-vala’, which is believed to be of Chinese origin.

Q7: Assertion(A): Despite different geographical features, the history of Kerala and Ladakh had seen similar cultural influences.
Reason(R): Both regions were influenced by Chinese and Christian traders.
(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
Despite different geographical features, the history of Kerala and Ladakh had seen similar cultural influences. This is true as both the regions were influenced by different cultures due to historical reasons. But the reason provided is false as not only Chinese and Christian traders but traders from various parts of the world have influenced the culture of these regions.

Q8: Assertion (A): India has always been able to draw strength from its diversity.
Reason (R): The freedom struggle in which people from different walks of life came together to fight is a prime example of 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
India has always been able to draw strength from its diversity. This is true as the diversity of India has always been a source of strength and unity for the country. The freedom struggle in which people from different walks of life came together to fight is a prime example of this. This is also true as people from different backgrounds came together to fight for the freedom of the country, showcasing the unity in diversity.

Q9: Assertion(A): India’s freedom struggle showcased its rich tradition of advent for diversity.
Reason(R): Mahatma Gandhi in his book ‘The discovery of India’ coined the phrase “Unity in diversity”.
(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
India’s freedom struggle showcased its rich tradition of advent for diversity. This is true as people from diverse backgrounds came together to fight for the freedom of the country. However, the reason provided is false as the phrase “Unity in Diversity” was not coined by Mahatma Gandhi in his book ‘The Discovery of India’, but it has been commonly used to describe the diversity of India.

Q10: Assertion(A): The geographical diversity of Ladakh makes it stand out.
Reason(R): Ladakh is a desert in east Jammu and Kashmir. Agriculture is negligible here.
(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 geographical diversity of Ladakh makes it stand out. This is true as Ladakh is a high-altitude desert with unique geographical features. But the reason provided is false as Ladakh is not a desert in east Jammu and Kashmir, and agriculture is not negligible here. In fact, agriculture is one of the main occupations of the people in Ladakh.

Q11: Assertion(A): There is a dearth of business opportunities for people of Ladakh.
Reason(R): People in Ladakh carefully collect the wool of goats and sell this to traders from Kashmir.
(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 there are business opportunities for people of Ladakh. The reason is true as people in Ladakh carefully collect the wool of goats and sell this to traders from Kashmir.

Q12: Assertion(A): Harsh climate of Ladakh proved detrimental for ambitious traders.
Reason(R): Despite its difficult terrain, Ladakh was considered a good trade route for people travelling to modern day Tibet.
(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 harsh climate of Ladakh did not prove detrimental for ambitious traders. In fact, Ladakh was an important trade route for traders travelling to Tibet. The reason is true as despite its difficult terrain, Ladakh was considered a good trade route for people travelling to modern day Tibet.

Q13: Assertion(A): There is religious secularity among people of Ladakh.
Reason(R): This could be seen by the joint acceptance of the Tibetan National epic ‘Kesar Saga’.
(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 is religious secularity among people of Ladakh. This is true as people in Ladakh follow different religions and live in harmony. This could be seen by the joint acceptance of the Tibetan National epic ‘Kesar Saga’. This is also true as ‘Kesar Saga’ is accepted and revered by people of different religions in Ladakh.

Q14: Assertion (A): There was amalgamation of old and the new habits among the people before the advent of new modes of transport.
Reason (R): After settling down in new places people started developing new ways of living their life.
(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 was an amalgamation of old and new habits among the people before the advent of new modes of transport. This is true as people adapted to new ways of living while retaining some of their old habits when they migrated to new places. After settling down in new places people started developing new ways of living their life. This is also true as people adapted to the new environment and developed new ways of living while retaining some of their old habits.

Q15: Assertion(A): Cultural festivals are an important part of Kerala.
Reason(R): The boat race in the Pongal festival is famous among the 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: c
Cultural festivals are an important part of Kerala. This is true as Kerala is known for its rich cultural heritage and festivals are an important part of this culture. However, the reason provided is false as the boat race is associated with the festival of Onam, not Pongal.

Q16: Assertion(A): Britishers found it difficult to divide the Indians even after inflicting tragedy upon them.
Reason(R): Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Chandigarh in which a british general fired on peaceful masses.
(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
Britishers found it difficult to divide the Indians even after inflicting tragedy upon them. This is true as the unity of Indians was a major challenge for the Britishers. However, the reason provided is false as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar, not Chandigarh.

Q17: Assertion(A): Indian flag contains three different colours.
Reason(R): It was a symbol of protest against the britishers.
(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
Indian flag contains three different colours. This is true as the Indian flag has three colours - saffron, white, and green. However, the reason provided is false as the Indian flag was not a symbol of protest against the Britishers but a symbol of national pride and unity.

Q18: Assertion(A): There were multiple expressions of the unity of India being showcased by people in the freedom struggle.
Reason: The national song composed by Rabindranath Tagore was a prime example of 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: c
There were multiple expressions of the unity of India being showcased by people in the freedom struggle. This is true as people from different walks of life came together to fight for the freedom of the country, showcasing the unity of India. However, the reason provided is false as the national song composed by Rabindranath Tagore is not a prime example of this.

Q19: Assertion(A): There are countless benefits of diversity.
Reason(R): History has shown that people of different backgrounds and religions have come together and fought as one. For eg. Freedom struggle of 1947.
(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 are countless benefits of diversity. This is true as diversity brings different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, which can lead to innovation and creativity. History has shown that people of different backgrounds and religions have come together and fought as one. For example, the Freedom struggle of 1947. This is also true as people from different backgrounds came together to fight for the freedom of the country, showcasing the benefits of diversity.

Q20: Assertion(A) Diversity is not just confined to the culture of people.
Reason(R): Diversity also comes about by adaptation of people towards the geographical requirement of the region they are living in.
(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
Diversity is not just confined to the culture of people. This is true as diversity includes not just cultural diversity but also diversity in terms of geography, language, religion, etc. Diversity also comes about by adaptation of people towards the geographical requirement of the region they are living in. This is also true as people adapt to the geographical conditions of the place they live in, leading to diversity.