Must practice these Assertion and Reason questions in order to score better in your exams.
‘A’ stands for Asssertion and ‘R’ stands for Reason.
Q.1 Assertion (A): The primary sector forms the base for all other products that we subsequently make.
Reason (R): The primary sector involves activities that directly use natural resources and provide raw materials for other sectors.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.2 Assertion (A): The tertiary sector is also known as the service sector.
Reason (R): The tertiary sector includes activities that produce goods.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.3 Assertion (A): Only the value of final goods and services is counted when calculating a country’s GDP.
Reason (R): Counting intermediate goods along with final goods would result in double-counting of values in GDP calculation.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.4 Assertion (A): The tertiary sector is becoming increasingly important in India’s economy.
Reason (R): The tertiary sector includes essential services like hospitals, education, and transport that support primary and secondary sector activities.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.5 Assertion (A): A large portion of the workforce in India is employed in the primary sector, especially in agriculture.
Reason (R): The primary sector in India generates the highest share of the country’s GDP.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.6 Assertion (A): Disguised unemployment is common in the agricultural sector in India.
Reason (R): Many family members work on small farms where fewer people could manage the same amount of work without affecting production.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.7 Assertion (A): Employment in the secondary and tertiary sectors has not grown as much as their production levels.
Reason (R): The secondary and tertiary sectors are more capital-intensive, which limits the need for additional workers.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.8 Assertion (A): Underemployment is visible and easy to measure in India.
Reason (R): People in the primary sector often work below their full potential, which can be hard to observe as they appear to be working.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.9 Assertion (A): MGNREGA 2005 guarantees 100 days of employment per year for all able and willing workers in rural areas.
Reason (R): If the government cannot provide the promised 100 days of employment, it offers an unemployment allowance to eligible individuals.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.10 Assertion (A): Tourism can be a potential sector for increasing employment in India.
Reason (R): The Planning Commission has estimated that improvements in tourism could create more than 35 lakh jobs annually.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.11 Assertion (A): Workers in the organized sector have access to benefits such as paid leave and retirement pensions.
Reason (R): The organized sector is regulated by government laws that ensure worker rights and benefits.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.12 Assertion (A): Employment opportunities in the organized sector have been expanding rapidly in India.
Reason (R): Many workers are losing jobs in the organized sector and moving to the unorganized sector.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.13 Assertion (A): The public sector is primarily motivated by profit.
Reason (R): The government raises money through taxes to fund various services for society.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.14 Assertion (A): The government must invest in education and health facilities as a primary responsibility.
Reason (R): High illiteracy rates and malnutrition levels in India indicate the need for government intervention in these sectors.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q.15 Assertion (A): Governments need to support private sector production to ensure their sustainability.
Reason (R): Without government support, private companies may raise prices to unsustainable levels, harming consumers and producers alike.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Answers:
1. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: The primary sector provides essential raw materials through natural resources, forming the foundation for secondary and tertiary sectors. Hence, the reason correctly explains why the primary sector is the base for other products.
2. Answer: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Explanation: The assertion is correct because the tertiary sector is indeed known as the service sector. However, the reason is incorrect, as the tertiary sector does not primarily provide goods like food and clothing. Instead, it provides services that support production and distribution, such as transportation, communication, banking, and retail. The production of goods like food and clothing is primarily associated with the primary and secondary sectors.
3. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason explains why only final goods and services are included in GDP. Counting intermediate goods, like wheat and flour, would mean counting their value multiple times as they are used to produce final goods, leading to an inflated GDP.
4. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: The tertiary sector’s growth is driven by the demand for services that support both agricultural and industrial sectors. Services like healthcare, education, and transport are fundamental as they facilitate and sustain the development of other sectors, making the tertiary sector increasingly significant.
5. Answer: Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
Explanation: While most of the Indian workforce is engaged in agriculture, the primary sector contributes only a small portion to the GDP compared to secondary and tertiary sectors. This is due to underemployment and low productivity in agriculture.
6. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are employed than needed, as in the case of small farms where multiple family members work, even though the workload could be managed by fewer people.
7. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: Production in secondary and tertiary sectors has increased significantly, but due to technological advancements and capital-intensive processes, these sectors do not require as many workers, limiting employment growth.
8. Answer: Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
Explanation: Underemployment, or disguised unemployment, is not easily visible because people appear to be working, even if they are not fully utilizing their potential. This is common in sectors like agriculture, where people work out of necessity rather than because of demand.
9. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: MGNREGA 2005 aims to provide rural employment, and if the government is unable to provide jobs for 100 days, it is mandated to give an unemployment allowance to those eligible, ensuring rural job security.
10. Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: Developing the tourism sector provides employment in various roles such as guides, hotel staff, and transport services, supporting both the local economy and job creation on a large scale.
11. Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Explanation: The organized sector is governed by various laws that protect worker rights, leading to benefits like paid leave, pensions, and job security.
12. Answer: A is false, but R is true.
Explanation: The organized sector has not expanded rapidly; in fact, job losses in this sector have pushed many workers into the less secure unorganized sector.
13. Answer: A is false, but R is true.
Explanation: The public sector’s main purpose is to provide services to society rather than to earn profits, while R correctly describes how the government funds its activities.
14. Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The government’s role in providing education and health services is essential, especially in light of the concerning statistics related to illiteracy and malnutrition.
15. Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Government support helps maintain affordable prices for essential services, ensuring that the private sector can operate without excessive cost increases.
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