Assertion & Reason Type Questions: The Story of Palampur | Social Studies (SST) Class 9 PDF Download

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two  statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and chose the correct option:

Q1: Assertion (A): All land in Palampur is cultivated and none is left idle.
Reason (R): Farmers in Palampur grow multiple crops to increase production.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (b)
Both statements are correct. All land in Palampur is cultivated, and farmers use multiple cropping to increase yield. However, growing multiple crops is not the reason for land being fully used. Land was already cultivated before introducing multiple cropping.

Q2: Assertion (A): Chemical fertilizers improve the fertility of soil in the long run.
Reason (R): Continuous use of chemical fertilizers can kill beneficial microorganisms in the soil.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The assertion is incorrect—chemical fertilizers degrade soil fertility in the long term. The reason is correct—chemical fertilizers harm soil microbes that help maintain fertility.

Q3: Assertion (A): Modern farming methods require a lot more capital than traditional farming.
Reason (R): Use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, and farm machinery increases the input costs for farmers.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
Both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains why modern farming methods require more capital. High input costs for HYV seeds, fertilizers, and equipment lead to higher capital needs.

Q4: Assertion (A): Landless labourers like Dala earn high wages in Palampur due to abundant farm work.
Reason (R): There is heavy competition for farm work among labourers in Palampur.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The assertion is false—wages are low due to high competition. The reason is correct—more workers than available jobs push down wages.

Q5: Assertion (A): Farmers in Palampur are able to grow three crops in a year.
Reason (R): Electricity transformed irrigation with the help of electric-run tubewells.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
Both statements are correct, and the reason explains the assertion well. Electricity allowed for efficient irrigation, enabling multiple cropping throughout the year.

Q6: Assertion (A): Distribution of land among the 450 families in Palampur is equal.
Reason (R): Most of the land is owned by a small number of medium and large farmers.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The assertion is false—land distribution is unequal. The reason is true—few families own most of the land, while many are landless or small landholders.

Q7: Assertion (A): Small farmers are able to manage capital from their own savings.
Reason (R): Small farmers often borrow from large farmers or moneylenders at high interest rates.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
Assertion is incorrect—small farmers lack sufficient savings. The reason is correct—they often take loans at high interest, leading to debt.

Q8: Assertion (A): Multiple cropping helps increase production on the same piece of land.
Reason (R): It allows farmers to grow more than one crop during a 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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
Both assertion and reason are true. Growing more than one crop increases production, and that is the direct reason for adopting multiple cropping.

Q9: Assertion (A): Non-farm activities employ most of the people in Palampur.
Reason (R): Farming is the main production activity 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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The assertion is false—non-farm activities employ only about 25% of workers. The reason is correct—farming is the primary occupation in Palampur.

Q10: Assertion (A): HYV seeds require less water and chemical inputs.
Reason (R): HYV seeds are used to get higher yield per hectare.
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The assertion is incorrect—HYV seeds require more water, fertilizers, and pesticides. The reason is correct—HYVs are used for higher yield.