Assertion and Reason Questions: Manufacturing Industries
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.
