English
Hindi
Telugu
Bengali
Marathi
Tamil

Question

Download Solution PDF

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.

Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.

Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.

Choose the correct option.

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

This question was previously asked in
NTPC Tier I (Held On: 30 Mar 2016 Shift 3)
Download PDF Attempt in App
View all RRB NTPC Papers >
  1. C
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : A
Free Tests
View all Free tests >
Free
RRB Exams (Railway) Biology (Cell) Mock Test
10 Qs. 10 Marks 7 Mins
Start Now

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Forest has been gradually decreased because of increased population. Human cuts the forest and make houses. Many more thing are there to cut trees. Illegal cutting of trees one of the main concerns. So here reason is the best suitable for the given assertion.

Download Solution PDF
Latest RRB NTPC Updates

Last updated on Jul 2, 2025

-> RRB NTPC Under Graduate Exam Date 2025 has been released on the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board. 

-> The RRB NTPC Admit Card will be released on its official website for RRB NTPC Under Graduate Exam 2025.

-> Candidates who will appear for the RRB NTPC Exam can check their RRB NTPC Time Table 2025 from here. 

-> TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket has been released on the official website @tnpscexams.in

-> The RRB NTPC 2025 Notification released for a total of 11558 vacancies. A total of 3445 Vacancies have been announced for Undergraduate posts like Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist & Trains Clerk.

-> A total of 8114 vacancies are announced for Graduate-level posts in the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Station Master, etc.

-> Prepare for the exam using RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers.

-> Get detailed subject-wise UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 and UGC NET Question Paper 2025 for shift 1 (25 June) here

Exams Tests Super Practice

More Assertions and Reasons Questions

Q1.For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative: Assertion (A) : When common salt is kept open, it absorbs moisture from the air. Reason (R) : Common salt contains magnesium chloride.
Q2.For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative: Assertion (A) : An iron ball floats on mercury but sinks in water. Reason (R) : The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury.
Q3.Select an option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). A. Sun is a star. R. Stars are space objects that produces their own energy through fusion reaction of gases.
Q4.DIRECTION: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): Admiral is the highest possible rank in Indian Army. Reason (R): Chief of Staff of Indian Navy is known as General.
Q5.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) fuel running cost is lesser than Electric Vehicles (EVs). Reason R: Hybrid Electric Vehicles have both an internal combustion engine and an onboard electric power generation system. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Q6.Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R Assertion (A): Large dams on rivers tend to reduce the fertility of land areas in the river floodplain Reasons (R): Dams reduce the deposition of silt over land areas in the river floodplain. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Q7.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In reflective teaching methodology, a teacher shares information to be memorised by students. Reason R: Reflective teaching methodology inculcates higher order thinking skills. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q8.Given below are two statements : One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The understanding of communication as a ritual is not a radical view. Reason (R) : The hegemonic view of transmission of communication is no longer valid. In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Q9.Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : In vitro testing forms the basis for hazard identification. Reason (R) : In vitro studies are performed within the same biological entities. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Q10.Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) :The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly evolving technology due to its wide range of applications. Reason (R) : IoT is inherently immune to Cyber attacks. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Suggested Test Series
View All >
RRB NTPC Mock Test Series 2024-25 (CBT 1 + CBT 2)
2187 Total Tests with 16 Free Tests
Start Free Test
Current Affairs (CA) 2025 Mega Pack for SSC/Railways/State Exam Mock Test
431 Total Tests with   4 Free Tests
Start Free Test

UP Police Constable Important Links

Admit CardResultCut OffEligibilitySyllabus and Exam PatternSalary and Job Profile

More Verbal Reasoning Questions

Q1.Look at the following statement and find out the right conclusion. The teacher scolded Aruna in front of her classmates during project submission. Conclusion I: The Aruna was not as popular as her other classmates. Conclusion II: The teacher does not like Aruna.
Q2.The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a' Give answer: (A) If only argument1 is strong (B) If only argument 2 is strong (C) If either 1 or 2 is strong (D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and (E) If both 1 and 2 are strong. Statement: Should there be a ban on hunting of wild animals? Argument: 1. Yes, it could result in the extinction of particular species. 2. No, it provides a cheaper source of meat.
Q3.In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, th Statement: Thanjavur is known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Conclusion: i) Rice is produced only in Thanjavur. ii) Rice may be the major crop cultivated in Thanjavur. Choose the appropriate one from the following options (A) Only conclusion i follows (B) Only conclusion ii follows (C) Either i or ii follows (D) Neither i nor ii follows (E) Both i and ii follow.
Q4.Statement: Luxembourg wants to make travel free to benefit people from rural areas. Choose the appropriate one from the following options: A - The statement is definitely true B - The statement is probably true C - The statement is cannot be determined D - The statement is definitely false
Q5.The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer: (A) If only argument 1 is strong (B) If only argument 2 is strong (C) If either 1 or 2 is strong (D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and (E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.  Statement: Should women entrepreneurs be encouraged? Argument: Yes, they will help motivate many young girls and women. Yes, they will help in industrial development of the country.
Q6.In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Statement: It is advisable to drink coffee twice everyday. Conclusions: I) Coffee may be a healthy drink. II) Coffee is healthier than Tea. Choose the appropriate one from the following options: (A) Only conclusion I follows (B) Only conclusion II follows (C) Either I or II follows (D) Neither I nor II follows and (E) Both I and II follow.
Q7.If Rituparna studies, she will pass her exam. Rituparna fails the exam Which one of the following can be concluded from the above statements? 
Q8.Consider the following two statements. Statement-I Akshay's movie has crossed the 300 crores mark at the box-office. Statement-II His movie is nominated for the Oscars. Choose the correct option by analyzing which of the statement is cause and which one is its effect?
Q9.Decisions about handcuffing or restraining inmates are often left to the officers involved. An officer is legally responsible for exercising good judgment and for taking necessary precautions to prevent harm both to the inmate involved and to others.In which of the following situations is handcuffing or physical restraint most likely to be needed?
Testbook Edu Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
1st & 2nd Floor, Zion Building,
Plot No. 273, Sector 10, Kharghar,
Navi Mumbai - 410210
support@testbook.com
Toll Free:1800 833 0800
Office Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (all 7 days)
Company
About usCareers We are hiringTeach Online on TestbookPartnersMediaSitemap
Products
Test SeriesTestbook PassOnline CoursesOnline VideosPracticeBlogRefer & EarnBooks
Copyright © 2014-2022 Testbook Edu Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: All rights reserved
User PolicyTermsPrivacy
Hot Links： all teen patti teen patti real cash apk teen patti real money app