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Assertion and Reason Questions on Manufacturing Industries

Question 1

Assertion (A): Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of economic development.

Reason (R): It helps in modernising agriculture and provides jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.

(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.

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

Question 2

Assertion (A): Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty.

Reason (R): Public sector industries aim to bring down regional disparities.

(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.

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

Question 3

Assertion (A): Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce.

Reason (R): It brings in much needed foreign exchange.

(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.

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

Question 4

Assertion (A): Agriculture and industry move hand in hand.

Reason (R): Agro-industries boost agriculture by raising productivity.

(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.

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

Question 5

Assertion (A): Industries can be classified on the basis of raw materials used.

Reason (R): Agro-based industries use plant and animal-based products.

(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.

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

Question 6

Assertion (A): Basic industries supply products as raw materials to other industries.

Reason (R): Iron and steel is an example of a basic industry.

(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.

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

Question 7

Assertion (A): Small scale industries have a maximum investment of one crore rupees.

Reason (R): The limit has changed over time.

(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.

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

Question 8

Assertion (A): Public sector industries are owned by government agencies.

Reason (R): BHEL and SAIL are examples of public sector industries.

(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.

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

Question 9

Assertion (A): Textile industry contributes significantly to industrial production.

Reason (R): It is self-reliant and complete in the value chain.

(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.

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

Question 10

Assertion (A): Cotton textile industry was concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Reason (R): Availability of raw cotton and market contributed to its localisation.

(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.

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

Question 11

Assertion (A): India is the largest producer of raw jute.

Reason (R): Most jute mills are located in West Bengal along the Hugli river.

(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.

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

Question 12

Assertion (A): Sugar industry is seasonal in nature.

Reason (R): It is suited to the cooperative sector.

(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.

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

Question 13

Assertion (A): Iron and steel industry is a basic industry.

Reason (R): It provides machinery to other industries.

(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.

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

Question 14

Assertion (A): Chhotanagpur plateau has maximum concentration of iron and steel industries.

Reason (R): Low cost of iron ore and high grade raw materials are available.

(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.

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

Question 15

Assertion (A): Aluminium smelting is the second most important metallurgical industry.

Reason (R): It is light and resistant to corrosion.

(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.

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

Question 16

Assertion (A): Chemical industry is fast growing and diversifying.

Reason (R): It comprises both large and small scale units.

(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.

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

Question 17

Assertion (A): Fertilizer industry is centred around nitrogenous fertilizers.

Reason (R): Potash is entirely imported.

(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.

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

Question 18

Assertion (A): Cement industry requires bulky raw materials like limestone.

Reason (R): It is essential for construction activities.

(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.

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

Question 19

Assertion (A): Automobile industry has experienced healthy growth after liberalisation.

Reason (R): New and contemporary models stimulated demand.

(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.

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

Question 20

Assertion (A): Industries cause air, water, land, and noise pollution.

Reason (R): NTPC has a proactive approach to preserve the environment.

(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.

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