ASSERTION AND REASONING

 

Assertion (A): Margie wrote in her diary about finding a real book.

Reason (R): Finding a printed book was an unusual event in her time, as they only had telebooks.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's mechanical teacher was adjusted by the County Inspector.

Reason (R): The geography sector of her mechanical teacher was geared a little too quickly and needed to be slowed down.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie disliked her mechanical teacher.

Reason (R): The teacher was not programmed to give homework and tests, and therefore was not a good teacher.

Answer: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

 

Assertion (A): Tommy and Margie felt that the old schools must have been a lot of fun.

Reason (R): The old schools had human teachers, and students learned together in a common building.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The old school was a special building where all students from the neighbourhood went. Reason (R): Margie found this concept strange because her school was a room right next to her bedroom.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The school Margie and Tommy read about was a special building.

Reason (R): All the children of the neighbourhood went there to study.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

 

Assertion (A): Margie hated school. 

Reason(R): Her mechanical teacher kept giving her geography tests, and she was doing worse and worse.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Tommy thought a book was a waste.

Reason (R): He believed that once you finished reading a book, you would have to throw it away.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The County Inspector was a kind man.

Reason (R): He smiled at Margie and gave her an apple before he started fixing her mechanical teacher.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's school was in her house.

Reason (R): The mechanical teacher was in a room right next to her bedroom.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie wondered about the fun the old students had.

Reason (R): They sat together in the schoolroom and went home together at the end of the day.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's mother believed that a mechanical teacher needed to be adjusted to each child's level.

Reason (R): A teacher has to be geared to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teach.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Tommy and Margie found a book with crinkly, yellow pages.

Reason (R): It was a very old book, and the pages had not been handled in a long time.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A): Margie's mother called the County Inspector.

Reason (R): Margie was not doing well in her geography tests.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

 

Assertion (A): Tommy and Margie's mechanical teacher had a slot where they had to put their homework.

Reason (R): They wrote their answers in a punch code.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The 'telebook' in Margie's world was a large screen.

Reason (R): It displayed text and could store many books.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The County Inspector took apart the mechanical teacher.

Reason (R): He was a specialist who fixed mechanical teachers.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's grandfather's grandfather went to a school with a human teacher.

Reason (R): This shows that the concept of a human teacher was very old and not a recent development.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie found it strange that a man could be a teacher.

Reason (R): She was used to learning from a mechanical teacher.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's mechanical teacher was programmed to her specific needs.

Reason (R): This was a key benefit of their education system as it ensured each student learned at their own pace.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Tommy found the book in his attic.

Reason (R): The book was an old relic from a time when they had schools with human teachers.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The story is set in the year 2157.

Reason (R): The story is a work of science fiction.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is a correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The words on the screen were not moving.

Reason (R): The book was a physical, old book with printed words.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

 

Assertion (A): Margie's mother was particular about a student's learning.

Reason (R): She believed that each child had to be taught with a mechanical teacher geared to their level.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The students from the past shouted and laughed together in the schoolyard.

Reason (R): They enjoyed the camaraderie and social aspect of learning with other children.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): Evelyn Glennie was a musical prodigy.

Reason (R): She had a deep interest in music from a young age and learned to play multiple instruments despite her hearing impairment.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A): Evelyn felt that music was an important part of her life.

Reason (R): She was determined to continue her musical career despite being told to give it up due to her deafness.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Ron Forbes helped Evelyn continue with music.

Reason (R): He taught her to feel the vibrations of music through her body rather than hear it with her ears.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn gave free concerts.

Reason (R): She was dedicated to inspiring deaf children and performed at prisons and hospitals.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's prestigious Soloist of the Year Award.

Reason (R): She had a remarkable journey from being a deaf girl to an internationally acclaimed musician.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The 'pungi' was renamed 'shehnai.'

Reason (R): It was improved by a barber who played it in the Shah's court.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan's father was a renowned shehnai player.

Reason (R): Bismillah Khan learned to play the shehnai from his uncle, Ali Bux.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan performed at the Red Fort on India's Independence Day.

Reason (R): He played the 'shehnai' to celebrate India's freedom.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan was a true patriot.

Reason (R): He refused to set up a shehnai school in the USA.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan popularised the shehnai.

Reason (R): He brought it to the classical stage and performed it globally.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn Glennie was a hard-working musician.

Reason (R): She was recognised by the Royal Academy of Music and performed in many prestigious venues.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn Glennie's story is a source of inspiration.

Reason (R): She overcame a significant disability to achieve international success in music.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn believes that if you work hard and know where you are going, you can get there. Reason (R): This shows her determination and positive attitude towards life.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn's loss of hearing was gradual.

Reason (R): Her mother noticed something was wrong when Evelyn was eight years old and called her name, but she didn't respond.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn learned to open her mind and body to vibrations.

Reason (R): This was a unique way for her to perceive music without hearing it.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan's music was influenced by the flowing waters of the river Ganga. Reason (R): He practised for hours on the banks of the river, and the flow of water inspired his improvisations.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The shehnai was a part of traditional ensembles in temples and royal courts.

Reason (R): It was considered an auspicious instrument.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan's first trip abroad was to Afghanistan.

Reason (R): King Zahir Shah was so impressed with his performance that he gifted him priceless Persian carpets and souvenirs.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan did not want to leave India permanently.

Reason (R): He was deeply attached to Varanasi and the river Ganga.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): The shehnai was given its name by a barber.

Reason (R): The barber improved the pungi and played it in the chambers of the Shah.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn Glennie is a multi-percussionist.

Reason (R): She has mastered a vast range of percussion instruments, from xylophones and drums to less common ones.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn learned to sense music through different parts of her body.

Reason (R): She was taught to feel the vibrations in her fingertips, the resonance in her hair, and the sounds through the floor of her body.

Answer: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn believes that her deafness helped her to develop a deeper connection to music. Reason (R): By learning to feel the music, she developed a more profound understanding of its nuances and complexities.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn played for the British Royal Family.

Reason (R): She was awarded the Queen's Award for Solo Performance.

Answer: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

 

Assertion (A): Evelyn is known for her philanthropic work.

Reason (R): She gives masterclasses to children and is an inspiration to many young people with disabilities.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan was a devout Muslim.

Reason (R): He practised the shehnai on the banks of the river Ganga and prayed at temples.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan's first lesson was with his uncle, Ali Bux.

Reason (R): His uncle was a well-known shehnai player and played at the Vishnu Temple in Varanasi.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The shehnai was a part of the traditional naubat.

Reason (R): The naubat was a royal court ensemble of nine instruments.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan composed music for movies.

Reason (R): He composed the song "Dil Ka Khilona Hai Toot Gaya" for the movie Goonj Uthi Shehnai.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Bismillah Khan was awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

Reason (R): He was an exceptional musician who brought the shehnai to the classical stage and achieved global recognition.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

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Assertion (A): A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was born into a middle-class Tamil family in the island town of Rameswaram.

Reason (R): His father, Jainulabdeen, had great inherent wisdom and a generous spirit.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's family was a perfect example of communal harmony in Rameswaram.

Reason (R): His father was a devout Muslim, but his best friend, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a Hindu priest of the Rameswaram Temple.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The new teacher at Kalam's school created a division among the students.

Reason (R): He saw a Muslim boy sitting with a Hindu boy and asked Kalam to sit on the back bench.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Sivasubramania Iyer, Kalam's science teacher, invited him to his house for dinner. Reason (R): He wanted to break the social barriers between people and show that different communities could live together in harmony.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The Second World War had a significant impact on Kalam's life.

Reason (R): It led to a sudden demand for tamarind seeds in the market, allowing him to earn his first wages.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam was a studious and obedient boy.

Reason (R): He respected his elders and listened to their advice, especially his science teacher and his parents.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's father believed in the importance of prayer.

Reason (R): He told Kalam that there was no need to understand the words of a prayer; its essence was to transcend one's body and become a part of the cosmos.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's family owned a large boat.

Reason (R): His father built boats to carry pilgrims to and from Rameswaram.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's mother, Ashiamma, was a generous and kind woman.

Reason (R): She would feed a large number of outsiders with her family members, which was more than the number of her own family members.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, made Kalam's wife angry.

Reason (R): He invited a Muslim boy, Kalam, to eat in their house.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's science teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, was a non-conformist.

Reason (R): He wanted to break down social barriers between Hindus and Muslims.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's friend, Ramanadha Sastry, was also affected by the new teacher's prejudice. Reason (R): He was told to sit on the back bench and felt sad, and this made Kalam sad too.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The priest of the Rameswaram Temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a close friend of Kalam's father.

Reason (R): They discussed spiritual matters.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): The author's father believed that one should have faith in the divine power.

Reason (R): He would take Kalam to a temple every day to pray.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's parents were loving and caring.

Reason (R): They would give him food and shelter, as well as emotional support.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The Second World War brought both challenges and opportunities for Kalam's family. Reason (R): The demand for tamarind seeds increased, but the movement of trains on the Pamban Bridge was disrupted.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's science teacher's wife initially refused to serve Kalam food.

Reason (R): She was conservative and belonged to a very orthodox Brahmin family.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's father believed that adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. Reason (R): He told Kalam that when you are lonely, you should think about your purpose in life.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's three friends were all from different religious backgrounds.

Reason (R): The chapter mentions three friends: Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, and Sivaprakasan. All were Hindus, not of different religions.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

 

Assertion (A): Kalam's father's boat was used to ferry pilgrims.

Reason (R): He would take pilgrims to and from Rameswaram, a holy island.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): The speaker in the poem is standing at a fork in a road.

Reason (R): He is faced with a difficult choice between two paths and can't travel both.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker takes the path that is less travelled by.

Reason (R): This path looked "grassy and wanted wear."

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker feels regret about his choice at the end of the poem.

Reason (R): He sighs, suggesting a sense of wistfulness or reflection on what might have been.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The phrase "I doubted if I should ever come back" highlights the finality of the speaker's decision.

Reason (R): Once a choice is made in life, it is often impossible to go back and choose a different path.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The two roads are a metaphor for the choices we make in life.

Reason (R): The speaker's decision to choose one path over the other symbolises how our life choices shape our destiny.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker in the poem is in a state of confusion.

Reason (R): He is standing at a place where the road is divided into two, and he has to make a choice.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The roads in the poem are described as similar.

Reason (R): The speaker says both roads were "just as fair" and that the passing of the two roads "had worn them really about the same."

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker chooses the path that is less frequently used.

Reason (R): He decides to take the path that looked "grassy and wanted wear."

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem is about making a simple choice.

Reason (R): It explores the deep and lasting consequences of the decisions we make in life.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker sighs at the end of the poem.

Reason (R): He is filled with a sense of relief and happiness for the path he chose.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): The poet wishes to go to the Lake Isle of Innisfree.

Reason (R): He wants to live in a peaceful place away from the noise and chaos of the city.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker wants to build a small cabin of clay and wattles.

Reason (R): He wants to live a simple, rustic life in harmony with nature.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker wants to grow nine bean rows and have a hive for the honeybee.

Reason (R): He wants to be self-sufficient and live off the land.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker imagines a world filled with the sounds of nature.

Reason (R): He talks about the sound of the cricket, the linnet's wings, and the sound of the lake water lapping.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker hears the sound of the lake water in his heart.

Reason (R): He has a deep, emotional connection to the Lake Isle of Innisfree.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker imagines a tranquil and serene environment.

Reason (R): He mentions the "peace comes dropping slow" from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem is a celebration of nature.

Reason (R): The speaker describes the lake, the glade, the bee, and the natural sounds of the island.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker feels a deep longing for Innisfree.

Reason (R): He says that he hears the sounds of the lake water "in the deep heart's core" while standing on the pavement.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker wants to live a life of solitude in Innisfree.

Reason (R): He says, "And live alone in the bee-loud glade."

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem uses sensory details to create vivid imagery.

Reason (R): It includes the sounds of the cricket and the linnet's wings, and the visual images of a "veils of the morning" and a "bee-loud glade."

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion (A): The poem is a legend from the Northland.

Reason (R): It is a traditional story passed down through generations about an old woman and Saint Peter.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The old woman was very greedy.

Reason (R): She did not give a single, small cake to the hungry Saint Peter.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): Saint Peter felt angry and was very hungry.

Reason (R): The old woman was unwilling to give him even a tiny piece of cake from her store.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The old woman was transformed into a woodpecker.

Reason (R): Saint Peter cursed her to become a bird that would have to bore into hard, dry wood for her food.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem teaches a moral lesson.

Reason (R): It tells us that greed is a sin and that one should be generous and kind.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem is a ballad.

Reason (R): It is a poem that tells a story, often with a moral lesson, and is a form of folk literature.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The old woman's clothes were turned into a scarlet-red cap.

Reason (R): This was a sign of her selfishness and greed.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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Assertion (A): The old woman's little cake was so small that it could not be given to the saint.

Reason (R): She kept thinking it was too large to give away, and so she kept making smaller and smaller cakes.

Answer: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

 

Assertion (A): The speaker of the poem does not doubt the truth of the legend.

Reason (R): He says, "I'm a believer of this legend."

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

 

Assertion (A): The poem is set in the Northland.

Reason (R): The people wear furry clothes and use sledges, suggesting a cold, snowy region.

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.