Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   The chapter calculates the effort in cubic metres of earth moved per worker.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Building the platforms required enormous labour.

2. Reason

   Its buildings were constructed on raised mud brick platforms.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   The Citadel stands higher than the Lower Town.

3. Reason

   The Citadel was physically separated from the Lower Town.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   Only the Citadel was walled.

Explanation