Assertion Reason: Resources & Development, Water Resources & Agriculture

1.Assertion (A): The lower horizon of the arid soil is occupied by kankar. Reason (R): It is because of the increasing calcium content downwards in arid soil.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

2.Assertion (A): Biotic resources are those things which are obtained from biosphere and have life. Reason (R): Resouces are vital for servival of human beging as well as maintaining quality of life.

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 and 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.

... Answer is B)

3.Assertion (A): The dedudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down is described as soil erosion. Reason (R): The process of soil erosion formation and erosion go on simultaneously and generally there is a balance between two.

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 and 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.

... Answer is B)

4.Assertion (A): Potential resources are those which are found in a region, but have not been utilized. Reason (R): The western parts of India have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

5.Assertion (A): Wind blows loose soil off flat or sloping land known as wind erosion. Reason (R): Soil erosion is also caused due to defective methods of farming.

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 and 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.

... Answer is B)

6.Assertion (A):The first International Earth Summit was held in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.Reason (R): The summit was convened for addressing urgent problems of environmental protection and Socio - economic development at the global level.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

7.Assertion (A): The laterite soil develops under tropical and sub-tropical climate with alternate wet and dry season. Reason (R): This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

8.Assertion (A): According to the age, soils can be classified as Banger and Khadar. Reason (R): The banger soil has higher concentration of kankar nodules than the khadar.

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 and 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.

... Answer is B)
Banger= old alluvial soil, Khadar= new alluvial soil.

9.Assertion (A):The black soil are black in colour and are also known as regur soil. Reason (R): Black soil are ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

10.Assertion (A): Laterite has been derived from the Latin word 'later' which means brick. Reason (R): They are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.

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 and 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.

... Answer is C)

11.Assertion (A): Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built over the Narmada River in Gujarat. Reason (R):This is one of the largest water resource projects of India covering four states.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)
States are Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

12.Assertion (A): The availability of resources is not the only necessary condition for the development of any region. Reason (R): Not only availability of resources but also corresponding change in technology is necessary for the development of any region.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

13. Assertion (A): Dams were traditionally built to impound rivers and rainwater that could be used later to irrigate agricultural field. Reason (R): Today dams are built not just for irrigation but for electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, flood control etc.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

14.Assertion (A): Change in cropping pattern from cereals to high value crops is seen beneficial for Indian economy. Reason (R): India can follow the way of successful economy by exporting farm products and importing cereals.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

15.Assertion (A): Biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production. Reason (R): Doses of biochemical input are used to grow crops rapidly.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

16.Assertion (A): Jute grows well on well drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year. Reason (R): West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Meghalaya are the major jute producing state.

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 and 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.

... Answer is B)

17.Assertion (A): India has three cropping seasons- ravi, kharif and zaid. Reason (R): Ravi crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are hervested in September- October.

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 and 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.

... Answer is C)

18.Assertion (A): Indian coffee is known in the world for its good quality. Reason (R): The Arabica variety initially brought from Yeman is produced in the economy.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

19.Assertion (A):Wheat requires 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall evenly distributed over the growing season. Reason (R); There are two important wheat-growing zones in the country- the Ganga- Satluj plains in the north-wast and black soil region of the Deccen.

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 and 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.

... Answer is A)

20.Assertion (A): Arid soil is unsuitable for cultivation. Reason (R): Arid soil is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature. It restricts the filtration of water.

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 and 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.

... Answer is C)