Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   Partition meant it was now writing a constitution for a different country.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   The Constituent Assembly had to reassemble in August 1947.

2. Reason

   Its first function is to make basic coordination in society possible.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   A constitution is more than a list of rights.

3. Reason

   Its members came from the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   The Assembly was directly elected by all Indians.

Explanation