Assertion Reason Questions for Class 10 Social Science Political Science Chapter 6 Political Parties

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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.

Q.1. Assertion (A): The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLA’s and MP’s from changing parties.
Reason (R): It should be made mandatory for political parties to give one-third tickets to women candidates.

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Answer: (b) The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLA’s and MP’s from changing parties. This was done because many elected representatives were indulging themselves in defection in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. To reform the political parties, it was suggested that minimum number of tickets (about one-third) should be given to the woman candidates. Thus, reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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Q.2. Assertion (A): Only those parties that are recognised as national parties can contest elections for the Union level.
Reason (R): Recognition to a political party as a national party is accorded by the Election Commission.

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Answer: (d) A is false as political parties whether it is State or National can contest elections for the Union level.
Reason (R) is true as the Election Commission treats all parties equally, but it offers some special facilities to large and established parties like National Parties. These parties are given unique symbol. Only the official candidates of that party can use election symbol.

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Q.3. Assertion (A): Political Parties play a major role in making laws for the country.
Reason (R): No law can become a bill unless majority parties support it.

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Answer: (a) Political Parties plays a major role in making laws for the country as no law can become a bill unless majority parties support it. Laws are debated and passed in the Parliament which consists of members of different political parties.
Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

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Q.4. Assertion (A): Nationalist Congress Party was formed in 1999.
Reason (R): It is a major party in Maharashtra and demands for Gandhian Secularism.

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Answer: (b) Nationalist Congress Party was formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress Party. It supports democracy, Gandhian Secularism, equity, social justice and Federalism. It has its significant presence in Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Manipur and Assam. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

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Q.5. Assertion (A): Political Parties do not enjoy much trust among the people in South Asia.
Reason (R): Political Parties are one of the least trusted institutions all over the world.

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Answer: (a) As per the large sample surveys conducted over several decades, it shows that political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people in South Asia. Most of the other democracies as political parties are one of the least trusted institutions all over the world. Thus, 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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