11. Assertion (A):
    Vehicular emissions, the waste emitted by cars, buses and so on, are a cause of concern for all environmentalists.
    Reason (R1):
    The emission contains several gases and particulate material harmful to the health of the people.
    Reason (R2):
    In cities, the level of emissions from vehicles can be very high.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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   Both the reasons are cause for environmental damage.

   Correct Option: C

   Both the reasons are cause for environmental damage.

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12. Assertion (A):
    The Pamir mountains have been given the name 'Roof of the World'.
    Reason (R1):
    The Pamirs are in Asia
    Reason (R2):
    The Pamirs protect Asia from natural calamities.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   Reason 1 is correct but it is not the reason for the assertion.

   Correct Option: D

   Reason 1 is correct but it is not the reason for the assertion.

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13. Assertion (A):
    Saffron is the costliest spice in the world.
    Reason (R1):
    Cultivation and production of saffron is painstaking and expensive.
    Reason (R2):
    Saffron is the most sought after spice.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   Saffron is not the most sought after spice.

   Correct Option: A

   Saffron is not the most sought after spice.

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14. Assertion (A):
    Indians are employed in large numbers in software companies across the world.
    Reason (R1): Indians have the advantage of English medium education.
    Reason (R2): Indians are genetically intelligent.
    

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   Intelligence is not genetic.

   Correct Option: A

   Intelligence is not genetic.

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15. Assertion (A):
    The average weight of an urban person has witnesseed an increase over the past few decades.
    Reason (R1):
    Food is available in abundance.
    Reason (R2):
    Intake of food rich in fats and refined cereals combined with sedentary lifestyle has become a trend.

1. 1. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   2. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   3. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

   4. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).

   
   
   

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1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

   Both reasons have contributed to the general rise in weight.

   Correct Option: C

   Both reasons have contributed to the general rise in weight.

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