[PDF] Download Chapterwise Assertion Reason Questions for Class 10 Social Science History Chapter 3 The Making of a Global World
The following questions consist of two statements — Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(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.
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Q.1. Assertion (A): During the Great Depression of 1929, in general, agricultural regions and communities were the worst affected.
Reason (R): The fall in agricultural prices was greater and more prolonged than that in the prices of industrial goods.
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Answer: (a) During the Great Depression, agricultural regions and communities were the worst affected because the fall in agricultural prices was greater and more prolonged than that in the prices of industrial goods. Hence, both assertion and reason statements are true and justify each other.Q.2. Assertion (A): Developing countries are now forced to borrow from Western commercial banks and private lending institutions.
Reason (R): Periodic debt crises in the developing world and lower incomes and increased poverty are evident, especially in Africa and Latin Africa.
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Answer: (a) Due to change in International Financial System after the mid 1970 s, developing countries are now forced to borrow from western commercial banks and leading institutions. This has resulted into periodic debt crises in the developing world and lower incomes and increased poverty, especially evident in Africa and Latin Africa. Hence, both the assertion and reason statements are true and justify each other.Q.3. Assertion (A): In Africa, in the 1890 s, a fast-spreading disease of Cattle Plague or rinderpest had a terrifying impact on people’s livelihoods and the local economy.
Reason (R): There was widespread European imperial impact on colonized societies.
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Answer: (b) In Africa, in the 1890s, a fast-spreading disease of Cattle Plague or rinderpest had a terrifying impact on people’s livelihoods and the local economy. This is a good example of the widespread European imperial impact on colonized societies. Hence, both assertion and reason statements are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.Q.4. Assertion (A): Most of the TVs, mobile phones and toys we see in the shops seem to be made in China.
Reason (R): Industries are relocated to China due to the low-cost structure of the Chinese economy most importantly its low wages.
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Answer: (a) Most of the TVs, Mobile Phones and toys we see in the shops are made in China because of the low-cost structure of the Chinese Economy most importantly its low wages. Hence, both assertion and reason statements are true and justify each other.Q.5. Assertion (A): Worldwide spread of MNCs was a notable feature of the 1950s and 1960s.
Reason (R): US businesses expanded worldwide, and Western Europe and Japan also recovered to become industrial economies.
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Answer: (b) Worldwide spread of MNCs was a notable feature of the 1950 s and 1960 s because high import tariffs imposed by different govemment forced MNCs to locate their manufacturing operations and became domestic producers in as many as countries as possible.On the other hand, many MNCs came up during the 1950 s and 1960 s as US businesses expanded worldwide and Western Europe and Japan also recovered to become industrial economies. Hence, both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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What is Assertion Reason Questions for Class 10 Social Science?
Assertion Reason Questions for Class 10 Social Science are designed to test student’s ability to reason and analyze information, and to draw logical conclusions based on the given information. Assertion Reason Questions consist of two statements – an assertion and a reason – and you need to determine whether both statements are true, whether the assertion is true but the reason is false, or whether both statements are false.
Tips for Answering ARQs:
Here are some tips and strategies to help you answer assertion reason questions in the Class 10 Social Science exam:
- Read the assertion and reason carefully
The first step to answering assertion reason questions is to read the assertion and reason carefully. Make sure you understand what the assertion is saying and what the reason is explaining. Pay attention to keywords and phrases that indicate the relationship between the assertion and reason, such as “because”, “since”, “therefore”, “as a result”, etc.
- Check for accuracy
Once you have read the assertion and reason, check for accuracy. Is the assertion true or false? Is the reason a valid explanation for the assertion? If you are unsure about the accuracy of the assertion or reason, go back and reread the relevant portion of the text or consult your notes.
- Identify the relationship between the assertion and reason
Once you have determined the accuracy of the assertion and reason, identify the relationship between the two. Is the reason a cause of the assertion? Is it a consequence? Is there no relationship at all? If you are unsure about the relationship between the assertion and reason, read the text or your notes again.
- Eliminate options
After identifying the relationship between the assertion and reason, eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect. For example, if the assertion is true but the reason is false, eliminate the option that says both the assertion and reason are true. This will help you narrow down your choices and increase your chances of selecting the correct answer.
- Use logic and reasoning
Finally, use logic and reasoning to arrive at the correct answer. If the assertion is true and the reason is a valid explanation, select the option that says both the assertion and reason are true. If the assertion is false but the reason is true, select the option that says the assertion is false but the reason is true. If the assertion and reason are both true but do not have a cause-and-effect relationship, select the option that says both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a valid explanation for the assertion.
Example of an Assertion Reason Question:
Assertion: The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885. Reason: The Indian National Congress was founded with the objective of securing greater representation for Indians in the government.
Evaluation of the assertion: The assertion is true. The Indian National Congress was indeed founded in 1885.
Evaluation of the reason: The reason is also true. The Indian National Congress was founded with the objective of securing greater representation for Indians in the government.
Evaluation of the relationship between the assertion and the reason: The reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
Therefore, the answer is (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
