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

Q1: Assertion(A): Rising debts among farmers is one of the major concerns of the agriculture sector.
Reason(R): Overdependence on monsoon plays a pivotal part.
(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
Rising debts among farmers is indeed a major concern in the agricultural sector. This is largely due to their overdependence on monsoons. When monsoons fail, crop yield is low, leading to lower income and increased debts. Hence, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q2: Assertion(A): Multiple sources of income are required in a village economy.
Reason(R): The overdependence on monsoon and And the shift of economy from agriculture to Industrial plays a pivotal part.
(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
It is true that multiple sources of income are required in a village economy. This is because agriculture, which is heavily dependent on monsoons, is unpredictable and not always sufficient to sustain the economy. The shift from agriculture to industrial economy is also a factor, but it is not the correct explanation for the need of multiple income sources.

Q3: Assertion(A): The productivity of lands is uneven in the village economy.
Reason(R): Concentration of wealth and  resources in the hands of a select few Plays a 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: b
The productivity of lands is indeed uneven in the village economy. However, while it is true that concentration of wealth and resources in the hands of a few plays a part in this, it is not the only factor. Factors such as quality of soil, availability of water, and farming techniques also contribute to this.

Q4: Assertion(A): There are many occupations available in a village economy.
Reason(R): Apart from farming, many people in rural areas depend upon collection from the forest. Animal husbandry daily produced fishing, et cetera.
(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
Apart from farming, people in rural areas depend on various other occupations such as forest collection, animal husbandry, dairy production, and fishing, making A and R both true.

Q5: Assertion(A): Animal husbandry is also prevalent in the village economy.
Reason(R): People indulge in fish markets and cattle rearing and cattle farming in the village.
(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
Animal husbandry is prevalent in the village economy, but people also indulge in other activities like fish markets and cattle farming. These activities contribute to the economy but are not the sole reason for the prevalence of animal husbandry.

Q6: Assertion(A): Seasons play a pivotal part in the life of a farmer.
Reason(R): Working on farms in world operations such as preparing the land, sowing, weeding and harvesting of crops.
(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
Seasons do play a pivotal part in the life of a farmer as they determine the type of crop to be grown and the timing for sowing, weeding, and harvesting. However, these farming operations are not the only reason why seasons are important to a farmer.

Q7: Assertion(A): Quality of land plays a crucial part in the life of a farmer.
Reason(R): Most farmers grow crops both for their own requirements and also to sell in the market so that they can get a good price on their produce.
(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 quality of land is crucial in the life of a farmer as it directly impacts the crop yield. While it is true that most farmers grow crops for their own requirements and to sell in the market, the reason provided does not directly explain the assertion.

Q8: Assertion(A): People in villages find it hard to find employment throughout the air.
Reason(R): Most small farmers, agricultural labourers, fishing families and craft persons in the villages do not find enough work to keep them employed throughout the year.
(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
People in villages often find it hard to find employment throughout the year. This is primarily because most small farmers, agricultural labourers, fishing families and craft persons in the villages do not find enough work to keep them employed throughout the year, making both A and R true.

Q9: Assertion(A) Rural employment generation programme is a scheme by the Central government.
Reason(R): It aims at self employment opportunities at small towns and rural areas.
(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 Rural Employment Generation Programme is indeed a scheme by the Central Government aimed at creating self-employment opportunities in small towns and rural areas. However, the reason given is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Q10: Assertion(A) : The Khadi and Village Industries Commission launched and initiated the rural Employment Generation program.
Reason(R): One of its provisions is to establish and generate a micro enterprise for employment generation.
(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 Khadi and Village Industries Commission did indeed launch the Rural Employment Generation Programme, one of its provisions is to establish and generate a micro enterprise for employment generation. However, the reason given is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Q11: Assertion(A): There are a wide variety of objectives of NREGA.
Reason(R):  It increases economic security and prevents migration of people from rural to urban areas.
(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
NREGA has several objectives, one of which is to increase economic security and prevent migration from rural to urban areas. However, this reason is not the correct explanation for the wide variety of objectives of NREGA.

Q12: Assertion(A): NREGA differentiates itself from earlier welfare schemes.
Reason(R): it incorporates accountability in its operational guidelines and ensures transparency and compliance at all levels.
(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
NREGA differentiates itself from earlier welfare schemes through its operational guidelines that incorporate accountability, transparency, and compliance at all levels. However, this is not the correct explanation of how NREGA differentiates itself from other schemes.

Q13: Assertion(A):  MGNREGA provides 100 days of wage employment to skilled labourers.
Reason(R): It gives a significant amount of power to the gram panchayat.
(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
MGNREGA provides 100 days of wage employment, but not specifically to skilled labourers. The scheme gives a significant amount of power to the gram panchayat, but this does not explain the assertion correctly.

Q14: Assertion(A) Ever since NREGA has been implemented jobs have increased considerably in the villages.
Reason(R): The jobs provided have helped in overcoming economic exploitation and Enhanced economic empowerment.
(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
Jobs have indeed increased in villages since the implementation of NREGA. The jobs provided have helped in overcoming economic exploitation and enhancing economic empowerment, but this is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Q15: Assertion(A): Gram Sabha plays a pivotal role in NREGA.
Reason(R): One of its main responsibilities is monitoring the work executed in the gram panchayat regarding the NREGA.
(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 Gram Sabha plays a crucial role in NREGA, and one of its main responsibilities is monitoring the work carried out in the gram panchayat. However, this reason doesn't correctly explain why the Gram Sabha plays a pivotal part in NREGA.

Q16: Assertion(A): Gram panchayat plays a vital role in the implementation of the schemes of NREGA.
Reason(R): It is responsible to allot jobs within 15 days from the date of the application.
(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 Gram Panchayat plays a crucial role in the implementation of NREGA schemes. It is responsible for providing jobs within 15 days from the date of the application. However, this reason does not correctly explain the Gram Panchayat's role in implementing NREGA's schemes.

Q17: Assertion(A): State governments have no involvement in the implementation of schemes of NREGA.
Reason(R): State Employment Guarantee fund is established by the state government.
(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 State Employment Guarantee Fund is indeed established by the state government, which contradicts the assertion that state governments have no involvement in NREGA's implementation.

Q18: Assertion(A): Gram Sabha list on the work priority of the NREGA.
Reason(R): Gram Sabha also works as a forum for resolving disputes and queries of the workers.
(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 Gram Sabha does indeed decide the work priority under NREGA and also serves as a forum for resolving disputes and queries of the workers. However, the latter does not correctly explain the former.

Q19: Assertion(A): The state Employment Guarantee Council plays a pivotal part in the implementation of NREGA.
Reason(R): It evaluates and monitors the scheme and its implementation in the concerned places.
(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 State Employment Guarantee Council plays a crucial role in implementing NREGA by evaluating and monitoring the scheme and its implementation, making both A and R true and R the correct explanation of A.

Q20: Assertion(A): MGNREGA was founded on 2nd February 2006.
Reason(R): It provides 200 days of work for unskilled labour.
(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
MGNREGA was founded on 2nd February 2006, but it provides 100 days of work for unskilled labour, not 200. This makes the reason false and the assertion true.