Class 9th

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q1. Assertion (A): Working with institutions is easy.
Reason (R): Institutions involve rules and regulations.

ANSWER. (D)

Q2. Assertion (A): The judiciary in India is independent.
Reason (R): India is a secular country.

ANSWER. (B)

Q3. Assertion (A) : In India, the judiciary is independent of the executive.
Reason (R) : Judiciary favours the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.

ANSWER. (C)

Q4.Assertion (A): India is a secular state.
Reason (R): Secularism dictates that there is no official religion of the state

ANSWER. (A)

Q5. Assertion (A) : In India political parties which formed the government represent the majority of seats secured in the elections to the House of the People at the Centre and the Legislative Assemblies in the States but not the Majority of votes.
Reason (R ) : The elections based on the majority vote system decided the result on the basis of relative majority of votes secured.

ANSWER. (A)

Q6.  Assertion (A) : Only those parties that are recognised as national parties can contest in elections for Parliament.
Reason (R ) : Recognition to a political party as a national party is accorded by the Election Commission.

ANSWER. (D)

Q7. Assertion (A) : The Constitution of India has made the President the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces.
Reason (R ) : Democracy maintains civilian supremacy over the military force.

ANSWER.(A)

Q8. Assertion (A) : In India, the Judiciary is independent of the Executive.
Reason (R ) : Judiciary favours the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.

ANSWERS. (C)

Q9. Assertion (A): The supreme court can declare invalid any law of the legislative
Reason (R):  it can be determine the legal validity of the law, when it is challenged.

ANSWER. (c)

Q10. Assertion (A): all the modern democracies have Court that are independent of the Legislature and executive
Reason (R):  judge do not act on the direction of the government

ANSWER. (A)

Q11. Assertion (A): The Rajya sabha is called the upper chamber
Reason (R): The rajya sabha is more powerful than lok sabha.

Answer. (c)

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q1. Assertion: Common people in India give less importance to elections.
Reason: They feel that their vote matters in the way things are run in the country.

ANSWER. (D)

Q2.Assertion :In India, people elect their own representatives.

Reason: India is a democracy.

ANSWER. (A)

Q3. Assertion: An open electoral competition might be unfair to weaker sections.

Reason: The weaker sections of the society lack what their influential counterparts have in terms of resources, education, and political connections.

ANSWER. (A)

Q4.Assertion (A) : In India political parties which formed the government represent the majority of seats secured in the elections to the House of the People at the Centre and the Legislative Assemblies in the States but not the Majority of votes.

Reason (R ) : The elections based on the majority vote system decided the result on the basis of relative majority of votes secured.

ANSWER. (A)

Q5. Assertion (A) : The Constitution of India has made the President the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces.

Reason (R ) : Democracy maintains civilian supremacy over the military force.

ANSWER. (A)

Q6. Assertion: Elections are all about political competition which takes various forms.
Reason: Electoral competition has many demerits.

ANSWER. (B)

Q1. Assertion (A) The white rulers treated all non-whites as inferiors.

Reason (R) The white rulers divided the people and labeled them on the basis of their skin colour. 

A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are correct, 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

Correct Answer: A

Q2.

Assertion (A) The Constitution of a country is a set of written rules that are accepted by all the people living in a country.

Reason (R) It generates a degree of trust and coordination among people that is necessary for different kinds of people living together.

A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are correct, 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

Correct Answer: A

Q3.Assertion (A) When British left India, there were more than five hundred princely states in India.

Reason (R) Princely states themselves initiated the process of integration of India. 

A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are correct, 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

Correct Answer: C

Q4.Assertion (A) The Constituent Assembly was elected by the members of the existing provincial legislatures.

Reason (R) It ensured a fair geographical share of members from all regions of the country. 

A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are correct, 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

Correct Answer: A

Q5. Assertion (A) Constitutional Amendment is a change in constitution made by the supreme legislative body in a country.

Reason (R) To keep the constitution updated, regular amendment is required. 

A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and R are correct, 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

Correct Answer: A

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.6. Assertion: India adopted a federal system of government after independence.
Reason: India is a vast country with diverse cultures, languages and regions.➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)
India’s federal system of government is designed to accommodate the diverse cultural, linguistic, and regional identities of its people.

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Q.7. Assertion: The Indian Constitution was heavily influenced by the US Constitution.
Reason: The framers of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy enshrined in the US Constitution.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)
The Indian Constitution was not heavily influenced by the US Constitution. While the framers of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy, they drew on a wide range of sources including the constitutions of other countries, as well as Indian history and culture, to create a unique document that reflected the needs and aspirations of the Indian people.

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Q.8. Assertion: The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950.
Reason: The Indian Constitution was adopted to provide a framework for a democratic government.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)
The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, as a framework for a democratic government that would protect the rights of all citizens.

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Q.9. Assertion: The Constitution of India is a written document.
Reason: A written constitution ensures that all citizens have equal access to the laws and are protected under the law.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)
The Constitution of India is a written document that lays out the fundamental rights and duties of Indian citizens and ensures that all citizens are equal under the law.

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Q.10. Assertion: The Constitution of India grants the President of India the power to veto any law passed by the Parliament.
Reason: The power of veto is an important tool for the President to ensure that only good laws are passed by the Parliament.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)

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Q.11. Assertion: The Constitution of India has been amended many times since its adoption.
Reason: Amendments to the Constitution of India are necessary to keep it relevant to changing times and circumstances.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)
The Constitution of India has been amended many times since its adoption to ensure that it remains relevant to changing times and circumstances.

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Q.12. Assertion: The Indian Constitution provides for a separation of powers among the three branches of government.
Reason: A separation of powers helps to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)
The Indian Constitution provides for a separation of powers among the three branches of government – the executive, the legislative, and the judiciary – to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch.

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In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.1. Assertion: Democracy is a form of government in which the power is vested in a few individuals.
Reason: Democracy is a form of government in which the power is vested in the hands of the people.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)
The assertion is false, but the reason is true. Democracy is a form of government in which the power is vested in the hands of the people, not a few individuals.

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Q.2. Assertion: Free and fair elections are an essential feature of democracy.
Reason: Elections ensure that the people can choose their representatives and hold them accountable.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)

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Q.3. Assertion: Democracy is not just about government of the people but also about government for the people. Reason: Democracy ensures that the government is responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)

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Q.4. Assertion: Democracy is a perfect form of government.
Reason: Democracy ensures that all citizens are treated equally and have equal opportunities.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)
The assertion is false, but the reason is true. Democracy is not a perfect form of government and has its own limitations and challenges, but it aims to ensure that all citizens are treated equally and have equal opportunities.

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Q.5. Assertion: Democracy is a western concept that cannot be applied in non-western societies.
Reason: Democracy is based on universal values such as freedom, equality, and justice that are applicable to all societies.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)
The assertion is false, but the reason is true. Democracy is not a western concept but is based on universal values that are applicable to all societies. It is possible to have democracy in non-western societies, but it may take different forms and may face different challenges.

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Q1. Assertion: Population density indicates a lot about the status of a population in the habitat.

Reason: Absolute population density as well as relative population density serve equally well to find total number of individuals in a population for a given area

(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

Q2. Assertion: Population density is sometimes measured in terms of biomass.
Reason: In certain cases, measuring the number of individuals to estimate the population density may underestimate the role of certain organisms.

(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

Q3. Assertion: Population of a region does not change.

Reason: Birth rate, death rate and migration affect the population of a region.

OPTIONS

• Only Assertion is correct.
• Only Reason is correct. 
• Both Assertion and Reason correct and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
• Both Assertion and Reason correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Q.1.) Assertion(A): During the winter the temperatures are quite low in North India.

Reason(R): The north of India experiences cool waves during the winter season because of the lack of sun which doesn’t fall directly on the region.

(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

Q.2.) Assertion(A):Southwest Monsoon season is marked by the  advance of monsoon.

Reason(R): The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land.

(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

Q.3.) Assertion(A): The wind  blowing from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land carry moisture with them.

Reason(R): When these winds strike the mountain barrier, the rainfall and thus begins the monsoon season 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. a

Q.4.) Assertion(A): The southern part of India experiences rainfall during the retreating monsoon.

Reason(R): Winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal. This causes the retreating monsoon.

(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

Q.5.) Assertion(A): The climate of India has broadly been described as monsoon type.

Reason(R): Climate is defined as the average weather condition, which has been measured over many years.

(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

Q.6.) Assertion(A): Agriculture in India is dependent upon rains.

Reason(R): Monsoon is taken from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which means ‘season’ due to India’s location in the tropical region, most of the rain is brought by monsoon winds.

(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

Q.7.) Assertion(A):There is massive regional differences in the climate of India.

Reason(R): The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief.

(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

Q.8.) Assertion(A): There is no diversity in the climate in regions which are situated on coastal areas

Reason(R): Coastal places like Mumbai in Kolkata experience moderate climate. They are neither too hot nor too cold.

(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

Q.9.) Assertion(A): India has a wide range of natural vegetation.

Reason(R): The grass is shrubs and trees which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called natural vegetation.

(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

Q.10.) Assertion(A): Forest Forests play a pivotal part in controlling soil erosion.

Reason(R): The roots of the plant bind the soil, which in turn control soil erosion. Forest also provide us with timber, furniture, fuel, wood powder, medicinal plants and herbs, etcetera.

(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

Q.11.) Assertion(A): Forest is the natural habitat for wildlife.

Reason(R): Natural vegetation has been destroyed to a large extent because of reckless cutting of trees, which has caused for animals to be disposed of their natural habitat.

(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

Q.12.) Assertion(A): There is a wide variety of animals in our country.

Reason(R): Gir Forest in Gujarat is home of Asiatic lions, elephants and one horned rhinoceros roam in the Forest of Kerala..

(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

Q.13.) Assertion(A): India is equally rich in bird life.

Reason(R): Apart from Peacock, which is India’s national bird, other common birds are parrots, pigeons, Maina, geese, bulbul and dogs. There are several bird centuries which have been created to give birds a natural habitat.

(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

Q.14.) Assertion(A): In order to protect flora and fauna, many national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves have been set up.

Reason(R): Project Tiger and Project Elephant are examples of initiative taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna.

(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

Q.15.) Assertion(A): Tropical rainforest is a  name given for regions which receive heavy rainfall.

Reason(R): Mahogany, Ebony and rosewood are examples of trees found in tropical rainforests.

(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

Q.16.) Assertion(A): Most of the trees found in Mountaineer region are conical in shape.

Reason(R): These trees are called coniferous trees, for example sal, teek, peepal.

(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

Q.17.) Assertion(A): The mangrove forests are known for their distinct quality.

Reason(R): They are able to survive in saline water and are found in the Sunderbans and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

(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

Q.18.) Assertion(A): India is a hotspot for biodiversity.

Reason(R): The ecosystem in India ranges from the Himalayas in the north to the Evergreen Forest in the South.The desert sands in the West, to the marshy mangroves in the east.

(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

Q.19.) Assertion(A): The cold weather seasons last from the month of December  to that of February.

Reason(R): The temperatures are quite low in the southern part of 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

Q.20.) Assertion(A): There is my new difference in the world climate and weather.

Reason(R): Climate is about day to day changes that take place, the average for a longer period of time, whereas weather is vice versa.

(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

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.1. Assertion (A): The Ganga is joined by many tributaries from the Himalayas, a few of them being major rivers such as the Yamuna, the Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi.
Reason (R): The river Yamuna rises from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas. It flows parallel to the Ganga and as a right bank tributary, meets the Ganga at Allahabad.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (C)

Q.2. Assertion (A): Apart from originating from the two major physiographic regions of India, the Himalayan and the Peninsular Rivers are different from each other in many ways.
Reason (R): The drainage systems of India are mainly controlled by the broad relief features of the shallower courses as compared to their Himalayan counterparts.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (B)

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.1. Assertion (A): The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the Western and Eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau respectively.
Reason (R): The Western Ghats are higher than the eastern Ghats.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (B)

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Q.2. Assertion (A): Our Country has practically all major Physical features of the earth i.e., Mountains, Plains, Deserts, Plateaus and Islands.
Reason (R): The land of India displays great Physical variation.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)

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Q.3. Assertion (A): The northern Plains are generally described as flat land with no variations in its relief.
Reason (R): According to the Variations in relief features, the Northern Plains can be divided into four regions.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)

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Q.4. Assertion (A): The Himalayas form an art, which covers a distance of about 2400 km.
Reason (R): The width varies from 200 km in Kashmir to 50 km in Arunachal Pradesh.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (C)

Q5. Assertion : Although only the southern part of India lies in the tropical region, the whole of India has a tropical climate.
Reason : Himalaya mountains ranges protect it from the northerly cold winds.
Select the correct option from the given alternatives.
a)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
c)(A) is true and (R) are is false
d)(A) is false and (R) are is true

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.1. Assertion (A): India Shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest.
Reason (R): China, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan in the South and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the West.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (C)

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Q.2. Assertion (A): India lies entirely in the Northern hemisphere.
Reason (R): The Tropic of Cancer (23⁰30’N) divides the Country into almost two equal parts.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (B)

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Q.3. Assertion (A): From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of one hour.
Reason (R): Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82⁰30’E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the Standard time for the Whole Country.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (D)

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Q.4. Assertion (A): The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km.
Reason (R): India’s total area accounts for about 2.4 percent of the total geographical area of the world.

➤ Show AnswerAnswer: (A)

Q5. Assertion: India has a land boundary of about 15,200 km

Reason: The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km.

(a) A is correct but R is wrong.

(b) A is wrong but R is correct.

(c) Both A and R Are False.

(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q6. Assertion: Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country.

Reason: Standard Meridian of India (82°30’E) passing through Mirzapur

(a) A is correct but R is wrong.

(b) A is wrong but R is correct.

(c) Both A and R Are False.

(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q7.. Assertion: India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest

Reason: the total length of the coastline of the mainland, including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep, is 7,516.6 km.

(a) A is correct but R is wrong.

(b) A is wrong but R is correct.

(c) Both A and R Are False.

(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q8. Assertion: Suez Canal was opened in 1869.

Reason: It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia

(a) A is correct but R is wrong.

(b) A is wrong but R is correct.

(c) Both A and R Are False.

(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q9.. Assertion: India is the largest country in the world in term of area.

Reason: The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km.

(a) A is correct but R is wrong.

(b) A is wrong but R is correct.

(c) Both A and R Are False.

(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(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.

Q.1. Assertion (A): The Forest Acts changed the lives of Pastoralists.
Reason (R): They were not Prevented from entering many forests that had earlier provided valuable for age for their cattle.

➤ Show Answer

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Q.2. Assertion (A): Not all Pastoralists operated in the mountains.

Reason (R): They were also to be found in Plateaus, Plains and Deserts of India.

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Q.3. Assertion (A): The Maasai Cattle herders lived Primarily in the West Africa.
Reason (R): Maasailand stretched over a vast area from North Kenya to the steppes of Northern Tanzania.

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Q.4. Assertion (A): With the onset of the Monsoon the Dhangars left the konkan and the coastal areas with their flocks and returned to their settlements on the dry Plateau.
Reason (R): The sheep could not tolerate the wet monsoon conditions.

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Assertion-reason based questions:

Q5 Assertion (A): British officials were suspicious of nomadic people. 

Reason (R): They trusted mobile craftsmen and traders who hawked their goods in villages, and pastoralists who changed their places of residence every season, moving in search of good pastures for their herds. 

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true.

Ans C. A is true but R is false.

Q6 Assertion (A): In 1871, the colonial government in India passed the Criminal Tribes Act. 

Reason (R ): By this Act many communities of craftsmen, traders and pastoralists were classified as Criminal Tribes.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true.

Ans A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.