Lifelines of National Economy Assertion & Reason Questions
In the following questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q 1.
Assertion (A): Transport and communication are called lifelines of our economy.
Reason (R): Transport and communication do not help in easy movement of goods and materials between countries.
Answer: C
The assertion is true as transport and communication are indeed vital for the economy, but the reason is false as they do facilitate movement of goods and materials.
Q 2.
Assertion (A): Road transportation in India faces a number of problems.
Reason (R): Roads are unmetalled and their network is inadequate.
Answer: A
Both statements are correct and the reason properly explains the assertion about road transportation problems.
Q 3.
Assertion (A): Metalled roads are better than unmetalled roads.
Reason (R): Metalled roads are made of either cement, concrete or even bitumen of coal therefore, these are durable over the unmetalled roads. Unmetalled roads go out of use in rainy season.
Answer: A
Both statements are correct and the reason properly explains why metalled roads are better.
Q 4.
Assertion (A): Railways are the most important mode of transport in India.
Reason (R): Railways make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing and pilgrimage along with goods transportation over long distances.
Answer: A
Both statements are correct and the reason properly explains why railways are important.
Q 5.
Assertion (A): The distribution pattern of the railway network in the country has been largely influenced by physiographic, economic and administrative factors.
Reason (R): The railways have become more important in our national economy than all other means of transport put together.
Answer: B
Both statements are correct but the reason doesn't explain the assertion about distribution pattern factors.
Q 6.
Assertion (A): Road transportation in India faces a number of problems.
Reason (R): Roads are unmetalled, their network is adequate.
Answer: A
Density of all roads varies, keeping in view the volume of traffic and passengers, the road network is inadequate, they are unmetalled and unfit for use, posing a lot of problems for transportation.
Q 7.
Assertion (A): Communication is unessential requirement of human life.
Reason (R): Communication between people does not create awareness.
Answer: D
The increase in population and the change in the modes of communication are the result of increased human movement and transport of materials and goods. These provide healthy entertainment. They are thus essential in life, thus both Assertion and reason are false.
Q 8.
Assertion (A): Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.
Reason (R): It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport.
Answer: A
The reason justifies the Assertion.
Q 9.
Assertion (A): Trade is considered as the economic barometer of the country.
Reason (R): Trading helps largely in developing countries like India. Advancement of trade is an index to its economic prosperity.
Answer: A
The reason explains the assertion.
Q 10.
Assertion (A): International trade has undergone a sea of changes in the last decades.
Reason (R): Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of information and knowledge.
Answer: A
India has emerged as a software giant at the international level and it is earning large foreign exchange through the export of information technology.
Q 11.
Assertion (A): Cost of laying pipelines is less but subsequent running costs are maximum.
Reason (R): Pipelines do not facilitate easy transportation of goods.
Answer: D
Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but subsequent running costs are minimal. It rules out trans-shipment losses and delays.
Q 12.
Assertion (A): Transport and communications are called lifelines of our economy.
Reason (R): Transport and communications do not help in easy movement of goods and materials between countries.
Answer: C
Transport and communications are called lifelines of our economy as they reduces distances, brings people close to another by promoting interdependence among themselves and mainly helps in trade and commerce within the country. Thus the reason is false.
Q 13.
Assertion (A): Tourism promotes national integration.
Reason (R): Millions of people are directly engaged in tourism industry.
Answer: B
Tourism promotes national integration and helps in the development of understanding among various countries about our culture and heritage.
Q 14.
Assertion (A): Mass communication promotes national integration and provides entertainment.
Reason (R): It strengthens democracy in the country by providing news to the masses. They feel attached to the country and a feeling of Nationalism arises in them.
Answer: A
Mass communication provides entertainment and helps in creating awareness among people. The reason justifies the assertion.
Answer Key (Questions 6-14)
Q6: (a)
Q7: (d)
Q8: (a)
Q9: (a)
Q10: (a)
Q11: (d)
Q12: (c)
Q13: (b)
Q14: (a)
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