1.Assertion (A): Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year.Reason (R): This year, the snow persistence is 18.5% below normal, making it the second-lowest in the past 22 years.*1 pointBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.A is true, but R is false.A is false, but R is true.2.Assertion (A): Climate change and hunting quotas have been threatening the livelihood of Inuit families in Greenland.Reason (R): The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, leading to unstable ice conditions and changes in hunting practices.*1 pointBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.A is true, but R is false.A is false, but R is true.3.Why has the U.S. surgeon general called for warning labels on social media platforms?*1 pointTo reduce the amount of time adolescents spend on social media.To remind users that social media platforms are free to use.To address the mental health crisis among young people by increasing awareness of the associated harms.To promote social media usage as a beneficial tool for mental health.4.How was the newly discovered species of snake eel, 'Ophichthus Suryai,' confirmed as a new species?*1 pointBy observing its unique feeding habits in the wild.Through DNA analysis and detailed morphological, meristic, and molecular examinations.By comparing its color patterns with other known species.Through studying its behavior in various estuarine ecosystems.

Assertion (A) - Continuous cultivation of crops makes the soil poor in nutrientsReason (R) - Farmers have to add manure to the fields to replenish the soil with nutrients.(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.

Q5. In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A Read the statementsand choose the correct option.Assertion (A): Poor people suffer from chronic hunger.Reason (R): Poor people are not able to afford to buy food.(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

Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D fits each numbered gap.GLOBAL WARMINGFew people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increases (1) ____ the world's temperature and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (2) ____ from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (3) ____ as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and causing sea levels all around the world to rise.Environment groups are putting (4) ____ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (5) ____ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave devices, which could then replace existing power (6) ____ . It looks like global warming is here to stay.Question 12.(1)A.forB.inC.byD.next toQuestion 13.(2)A.threatB.harmfulC.riskD.endangerQuestion 14.(3)A.soB.suchC.evenD.wellQuestion 15.(4)A.encourageB.forceC.pressionD.pressureQuestion 16.(5)A.requestB.beliefC.interestedD.favourQuestion 17.(6)A.factoriesB.stationsC.companiesD.generations

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :Assertion (A) : NH3 gas is more easily liquefiable than CO2 gas.Reason (R) : NH3 gas has higher critical temperature than that of CO2 gas.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)(A) is true but (R) is falseBoth (A) and (R) is false

Study the two statements labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct answer. Assertion (A): Trees prevent soil erosion. Reason (R): Fallen leaves decompose and form organic matter, which helps to prevent soil erosion.A is false but R is true.A is true but R is false.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.