ASSERTION & REASONING QUESTIONS

DIRECTION : In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
1. Assertion : If angles ‘a ’ and ‘b’ form a linear pair of angles and a = 400, then b = 1500.
Reason : Sum of linear pair of angles is always 1800.
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: We know that the sum of linear pair of angles is always 1800.
So, Reason is correct.
Now, a + b = 400 + 1500 = 1900 ≠1800
Hence, Assertion is not correct
Correct option is (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
2. Assertion : If two interior angles on the same side of a transversal intersecting
two parallel lines are in the ratio 5 : 4, then the greater of the two angles is 1000.
Reason : If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then the sum of the interior
angles on the same side of the transversal is 1800.
Ans: We know If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then the sum of the
interior angles on the same side of the transversal is 1800
hat the solution of the line will satisfy the equation of the line.
So, Reason is correct.
Let the angles be 5x and 4x
Since, these two angles are co-interior angles. So, we
have 5x + 4x = 1800 ⇒ 9x = 1800 ⇒ x = 200
Hence, greater angle = 5x = 5 x 200 = 1000
So, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is
the correct explanation of assertion (A).
3. Assertion : An angle is 140 more than its complementary angle, then angle is 520.
Reason : Two angles are said to be supplementary if their sum of measure of angles
is 1800.
Ans: We know that two angles are said to be supplementary if their sum of
measure of angles is 1800.
So, Reason is correct.
Let the angle be x . Complement of x = (900 - x)
Since, the difference is 140, we have x – (900 – x) = 140
⇒ 2x = 1040
⇒ x = 520
So, Assertion is also correct
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
4. Assertion : Supplement of angle is one fourth of itself. The measure of the angle is
1440.
Reason : Two angles are said to be supplementary if their sum of measure of angles
is 1800.
Ans: We know that two angles are said to be supplementary if their sum of
measure of angles is 1800.
So, Reason is correct.
Let the angle be x . Supplement of x = x
0
So, x + x = 1800 ⇒ x = 1800 ⇒ x = 144

So, Assertion is also correct

Also, reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
5. Assertion: The value of x from the adjoining figure, if l || m is 150.
Reason: If two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal, then
each pair of corresponding angles so formed is equal.
Ans: We know that If two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal,
then each pair of corresponding angles so formed is equal.
So, Reason is correct.
Also, we know that If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then
the sum of the interior angles on the same side of the transversal is
1800.
From figure we have, 1200 – x + 5x = 1800
⇒ 4x = 1800 – 1200
⇒ 4x = 600
⇒ x = 150
So, Assertion is also correct.
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
6. Assertion : If two internal opposite angles of a triangle are equal and external angle
is given to be 1100, then each of the equal internal angle is 550.
Reason : A triangle with one of its angle 900, is called a right triangle.
Ans: For Assertion: We know that the exterior angle is equal to the sum of its
interior opposite angles. So, x + x = 1100.
⇒ 2x = 1100
⇒ x = 550
So, Assertion is correct
Also, we know that a triangle with one of its angle 900, is called a right
triangle.
So, Reason is also correct.
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
7. Assertion : Sum of the pair of angles 1200 and 600 is supplementary.
Reason : Two angles, the sum of whose measures is 1800, are called supplementary
angles.
Ans: We know that two angles are said to be supplementary if their sum of
measure of angles is 1800.
So, Reason is correct.
Now, 1200 + 600 = 1800 ⇒ Sum of the pair of angles 1200 and 600 is
supplementary.
So, Assertion is also correct
Also, reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
8. Assertion : A triangle can have two obtuse angles.
Reason : The sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: We know that the sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800.
So, Reason (R) is true.
Since the Sum of two obtuse angles will be more than 1800.
So, Assertion (A) is false.
Correct option is (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
9. Assertion: The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The largest
angle of the triangle is 800.
Reason: The sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800
Ans: We know that the sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800.
So, Reason (R) is true.
Let the angles of a triangle be 2x, 3x and 4x then we have
2x + 3x + 4x = 1800
⇒ 9x = 1800
⇒ x = 200.
Hence, Largest angle = 4 x 200 = 800.
So, Assertion (A) is also true.
Also, Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
10. Assertion: In the given figure, AOB is a straight line. If
∠AOC = (3x + 10)° and ∠BOC (4x − 26)°, then ∠BOC = 860
Reason: The sum of angles that are formed on a straight line
is equal to 180°.
Ans: We know that the sum of angles that are formed on a
straight line is equal to 180°.
So, Reason is correct
We have : ∠AOC+∠BOC=180° [Since AOB is a straight line ]
⇒3x + 10 + 4x − 26 = 180°
⇒7x = 196°
⇒x = 28°
∴∠BOC = [4 × 28 − 26]°
⇒∠BOC=86°.
So, Assertion (A) is also true.
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
11. Assertion : The angles of a triangle are in the ration 3 : 5 : 7. The triangle is acute-
angled
Reason : The sum of angles that are formed on a straight line is equal to 180°.
Ans: We know that the sum of angles that are formed on a straight line
is equal to 180°.
So, Reason is correct
Also, the sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800
Let the angles measure (3x)°, (5x)° and (7x)°.
Then,3x + 5x + 7x = 180° ⇒15x = 180° ⇒x = 12°
Therefore, the angles are 3(12)°=36°, 5(12)°=60° and 7(12)° = 84°.
Hence, the triangle is acute-angled.
So, Assertion (A) is also true.
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).