Assertion and Reason: What is Government | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A): Every country needs a government to make decisions and get things done.
Reason(R): When human beings live and work together, there needs to be some amount of organization so that decisions can be made.
(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. A government is needed to make decisions and execute tasks in a systematic manner. This is necessary because when people live and work together, some form of organization is needed to make decisions and manage resources.

Q2: Assertion(A): Delegation of responsibility is one of the most important factors of functioning of a government.
Reason(R): The government works at 4 levels: at the local level, at the level of state, at national level and at international level.
(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 incorrect. Delegation of responsibility is crucial for a government's functioning, but it doesn't necessarily relate to the government working at different levels. The government can function at various levels, but that doesn't explain why delegation of responsibilities is necessary.

Q3: Assertion(A): Leadership is an integral part of running the government.
Reason(R): There is a need to control resources and protect the territory of a country so that people can feel secure. Governments do this on behalf of their 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 the assertion and reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Leadership is indeed an integral part of running the government, but the need to control resources and protect territory is not the only reason for this.

Q4: Assertion(A): The government’s responsibilities are confined to keeping its citizens Safe and healthy.
Reason(R): When there are natural disasters like the tsunami or an earthquake, it is the government that mainly organises aid and assistance for the affected 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: a
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. The government's responsibilities include keeping its citizens safe and healthy, which includes providing aid and assistance during natural disasters like a tsunami or an earthquake. 

Q5: Assertion(A): The government is tasked with making laws and maintaining peace and harmony.
Reason(R): Public referendum plays a pivotal role in passing any law in 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: c
The assertion is true, but the reason is incorrect. The government indeed has the responsibility of making laws and maintaining peace and harmony. However, the passing of laws in India does not always involve a public referendum.

Q6: Assertion(A): According to article 21 of the Constitution, no person shall be deprived of his Life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Reason(R):  There is a law that says that all persons driving a motor vehicle must have a license. Any person failing to do so can be fined or jailed.
(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 reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Article 21 protects individuals' right to life and personal liberty, but the requirement for a driving license doesn't directly relate to this right. 

Q7: Assertion(A):  Protection of the fundamental rights of the people is the essence of Indian constitution.
Reason(R): Proper provisions have been put in place for a person to approach a court of law in case their rights are violated.
(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 reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Protection of fundamental rights is indeed the essence of the Indian constitution, and there are provisions in place for individuals to approach a court if their rights are violated.

Q8: Assertion(A): The government draws its power through the Constitution.
Reason(R): In a democracy, it is the people who give the power to the government to rule and govern.
(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. While the government does derive its power from the Constitution, in a democracy, it is the people who give the power to the government to rule and govern.

Q9: Assertion(A):Monarchy is similar to democracy.
Reason(R): In monarchy, the final decision making power rests with the monarch.
(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. Monarchy and democracy are two different types of government. In a monarchy, the final decision-making power does rest with the monarch, but this is not the case in a democracy.

Q10: Assertion: Accountability for decision making differs from monarchy to that of democracy.
Reason(R): Unlike in a democracy, kings and Queens do not have to explain their actions or defend their decisions.
(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, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. The basic idea of democracy is indeed that people rule themselves by participating in the making of rules, but it doesn't mean it's the essence of democracy.

Q11: Assertion(A): In today’s time, democratic governments are usually referred to as representative democracies.
Reason(R): In a democracy, people participate  directly in the election process.
(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, but the reason is incorrect. Universal Adult franchise is indeed a pivotal part of democracy, but in India, the voting age is 18, not 21.

Q12: Assertion(A): Universal Adult franchise is a pivotal part of democracy.
Reason(R): Everyone above the age of 21 is allowed to vote in a Democratic election.
(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
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Women did have to struggle for recognition in politics, as initially only men and women who owned property and were educated were allowed to vote.

Q13: Assertion(A): Women had to struggle for recognition in politics also.
Reason(R): In the earliest forms, the government allowed only men and women who owned property and were educated to vote.
(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 reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Before independence in India, only a small minority was allowed to vote. This is a fact, but it doesn't explain the concept of universal adult franchise.

Q14: Assertion(A): In India before independence, only a small minority was allowed to vote.
Reason(R): All adults having the right to vote is known as the Universal adult franchise.
(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 reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Before independence in India, only a small minority was allowed to vote. This is a fact, but it doesn't explain the concept of universal adult franchise.

Q15: Assertion(A): The leaders during the freedom struggle recognised the inequality prevalent during those times.
Reason(R): Mahatma Gandhi in his journal ‘Young India’ lamented the fact that not all Indians were allowed to vote.
(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 reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Leaders during the freedom struggle did recognize the inequality prevalent during those times. However, Mahatma Gandhi lamenting the fact that not all Indians were allowed to vote doesn't directly explain this.

Q16: Assertion(A): Women’s struggle to vote got strengthened during the First World War.
Reason(R):  The movement was called the women’s suffrage movement.
(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 reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion. Women's struggle to vote did indeed get strengthened during the First World War, but it was not called the women's suffrage movement because of this.

Q17: Assertion(A): War played a pivotal part in breaking certain stereotypes against women.
Reason(R): Seeing how women flourished in the absence of men who were fighting in World War 1 helped break certain misconceptions.
(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 reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. War did indeed play a role in breaking certain stereotypes against women, especially after World War 1, when women flourished in the absence of men who were fighting in the war.

Q18: Assertion(A): The Constitution has provided various remedies to people.
Reason(R): Article 32 of Indian Constitution provides right to constitutional remedies.
(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 reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. The Constitution provides various remedies to people, one of which is the right to constitutional remedies under Article 32.

Q19: Assertion(A): In a democracy, people rule themselves.
Reason(R): The leaders in the government are at the mercy of 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: a
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. In a democracy, people do indeed rule themselves, and the leaders in the government are at the mercy of the people.

Q20: Assertion(A): In a monarchy, the country citizens are allowed to elect whomever they want.
Reason(R) In a monarchy, a monarch is head of state for life or until abdication.
(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. In a monarchy, the monarch is the head of state for life or until abdication, but the citizens do not have the right to elect whomever they want.