Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the topic
"Election, Political Parties, and Pressure Groups," including 6
Assertion and Reasoning type questions, and 6 Statement-based questions.
1. Which body is responsible for conducting elections
in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission
d) President
2. The introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) in
Indian elections was made in which year?
a) 2009
b) 2013
c) 2017
d) 2020
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides
for the Election Commission?
a) Article 243
b) Article 324
c) Article 123
d) Article 352
4. The Chief Election Commissioner of India is
appointed by:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President
c) The Supreme Court
d) The Parliament
5. A recognized political party is one that has
secured at least how many seats in the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
6. The term of the Lok Sabha is:
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 4 years
7. Which one of the following is a national political
party in India?
a) Bahujan Samaj Party
b) Communist Party of India
c) Aam Aadmi Party
d) Trinamool Congress
8. Which of the following elections in India does not
follow the first-past-the-post system?
a) Lok Sabha Elections
b) Rajya Sabha Elections
c) State Legislative Assembly Elections
d) Panchayat Elections
9. In a democracy, the opposition's primary role is
to:
a) Criticize the government without any reason
b) Support the government’s policies
c) Hold the government accountable
d) Disrupt the Parliament
10. Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in
India?
a) FICCI
b) NASSCOM
c) Indian National Congress
d) Trade Unions
11. A political party that secures 6% of the votes in
four or more states and wins four Lok Sabha seats is recognized as a:
a) State party
b) National party
c) Regional party
d) Pressure group
12. The Election Commission of India is a:
a) Three-member body
b) Two-member body
c) Single-member body
d) Multi-member body depending on the election
13. What is the minimum age required to contest Lok
Sabha elections in India?
a) 18 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
14. Political parties in India are recognized by the:
a) Election Commission
b) Parliament
c) President of India
d) Chief Justice of India
15. The Anti-Defection Law was added to the
Constitution through which Amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
16. In India, the right to vote is a:
a) Fundamental Right
b) Legal Right
c) Constitutional Right
d) Natural Right
17. What is the main function of a pressure group?
a) Form the government
b) Influence policies
c) Conduct elections
d) Amend the Constitution
18. Which system of election is followed for electing
the President of India?
a) Proportional Representation
b) First-Past-the-Post
c) Two-round system
d) Plurality voting
19. Assertion (A): Pressure groups play an important
role in shaping public policy in a democracy.
Reason (R): Pressure groups directly contest elections and form governments.
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
20. Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India
is responsible for conducting free and fair elections.
Reason (R): It is an independent constitutional body.
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
21. Assertion (A): In India, NOTA was introduced to
give voters an option to reject all candidates.
Reason (R): NOTA votes are counted but do not affect the result of the
election.
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
22. Assertion (A): A recognized national party must
win at least 4% of seats in a general election.
Reason (R): National parties need a presence in multiple states to be
recognized.
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
23. Assertion (A): The opposition plays a crucial
role in a democracy.
Reason (R): The opposition’s primary duty is to support the ruling party in all
its decisions.
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
24. Assertion (A): Political parties help organize
elections and form governments.
Reason (R): Political parties are recognized and regulated by the Election
Commission.
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
25. Consider the following statements about NOTA:
- NOTA
votes are counted but do not lead to re-elections.
- NOTA
was introduced by the Election Commission to increase voter turnout.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
26. Consider the following statements about pressure
groups:
- Pressure
groups are formal organizations that directly contest elections.
- Pressure
groups aim to influence government policies.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. Which of the following statements are true
regarding the role of opposition parties in India?
- The
opposition has no role in shaping legislation.
- The
opposition holds the government accountable.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. Consider the following statements:
- The
Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for both
Parliament and state legislatures.
- The
Election Commission has the authority to disqualify candidates for corrupt
practices.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Consider the following statements about political
parties in India:
- National
parties must secure 2% of seats in at least three states in a general
election.
- State
parties must secure 6% of votes in the Legislative Assembly of a state.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements about the
Election Commission:
- It
is a permanent constitutional body.
- It
is responsible for delimitation of constituencies.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
This set of questions covers a broad range of topics,
including elections, political parties, pressure groups, and the electoral
process in India.
Here are the answers to the MCQs:
- c)
Election Commission
- b)
2013
- b)
Article 324
- b)
The President
- b)
2
- b)
5 years
- b)
Communist Party of India
- b)
Rajya Sabha Elections
- c)
Hold the government accountable
- c)
Indian National Congress
- b)
National party
- a)
Three-member body
- b)
25 years
- a)
Election Commission
- c)
52nd Amendment
- c)
Constitutional Right
- b)
Influence policies
- a)
Proportional Representation
- c) A
is true, but R is false
- a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- 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
- a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- a) 1
only
- b) 2
only
- b) 2
only
- c)
Both 1 and 2
- c)
Both 1 and 2
- a) 1
only
Here are 30 MCQs for the subject of polity covering the
topic of Human Rights, including 6 Assertion and Reasoning MCQs and 6
Statement-based MCQs (four statements, correct or incorrect).
1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in:
a) 1945
b) 1948
c) 1950
d) 1966
2. Which article of the Indian Constitution
specifically deals with the protection of human rights through the
establishment of the National Human Rights Commission?
a) Article 32
b) Article 51
c) Article 338
d) No specific article
3. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in
India was established in which year?
a) 1991
b) 1993
c) 2000
d) 2002
4. Which of the following is a civil and political
right recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
a) Right to Social Security
b) Right to Education
c) Right to Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
d) Right to Work
5. Which of the following human rights is
specifically aimed at protecting women?
a) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
b) Right to Education
c) Bonded Labour System Abolition Act
d) None of the above
6. Fundamental Rights in India are enshrined in which
part of the Indian Constitution?
a) Part III
b) Part IV
c) Part II
d) Part VI
7. The Right to Constitutional Remedies, which
ensures protection of Fundamental Rights, is covered under which Article of the
Indian Constitution?
a) Article 19
b) Article 21
c) Article 32
d) Article 14
8. Which of the following is an example of an
economic, social, and cultural right as defined by the UDHR?
a) Freedom of Expression
b) Right to Education
c) Right to Vote
d) Right to Equal Protection under the Law
9. Which organization monitors the implementation of
human rights globally?
a) United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
b) International Labour Organization (ILO)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
10. The State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC) are
constituted by:
a) The Parliament
b) The President of India
c) The Chief Justice of India
d) The respective state governments
11. Which Article of the UDHR protects freedom from
torture, or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment?
a) Article 5
b) Article 9
c) Article 11
d) Article 17
12. The Protection of Human Rights Act, which governs
the NHRC and SHRCs, was enacted in which year?
a) 1986
b) 1993
c) 2000
d) 2011
13. Who can be appointed as the chairperson of the
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
a) Any retired IAS officer
b) Any citizen of India above the age of 35
c) A retired Chief Justice of India
d) A member of Parliament
14. Which of the following fundamental rights in
India is also considered a human right under the UDHR?
a) Right to Property
b) Right to Privacy
c) Right to Equality
d) Right to Information
15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution
abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice?
a) Article 14
b) Article 17
c) Article 19
d) Article 21
16. The International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR) was adopted in:
a) 1948
b) 1966
c) 1975
d) 1984
17. Child Rights are protected under which specific
law in India?
a) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
b) The Juvenile Justice Act
c) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
d) All of the above
18. Which of the following rights is NOT a
fundamental right under the Indian Constitution but is considered a human
right?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Property
c) Right to Life
d) Right against Exploitation
19. Assertion (A): The National Human Rights
Commission (NHRC) can investigate cases of human rights violations.
Reason (R): The NHRC has the power to punish the violators of human rights.
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
20. Assertion (A): Human rights include both civil
and political rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights.
Reason (R): Civil and political rights are given greater priority in
international human rights law.
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
21. Assertion (A): The right to education is a
fundamental right in India.
Reason (R): The right to education was added to the Constitution through the
86th Amendment Act.
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
22. Assertion (A): The UDHR has legal binding power
over all UN member states.
Reason (R): The UDHR is a declaration and not a treaty.
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
23. Assertion (A): The SHRCs can only investigate
human rights violations within their respective states.
Reason (R): SHRCs are formed under the provisions of the Protection of Human
Rights Act, 1993.
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
24. Assertion (A): Labour rights are protected as
fundamental human rights in India.
Reason (R): Labour rights are guaranteed through various laws and conventions
in India.
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
25. Consider the following statements about the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR):
- It
was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
- It
is legally binding on all countries.
- It
includes civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights.
- It
provides for the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, and 3 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only
26. Consider the following statements about the
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
- The
NHRC is a constitutional body.
- It
can take suo moto action on cases of human rights violations.
- It
cannot investigate cases against armed forces.
- The
chairperson of NHRC must be a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3, and 4 only
c) 1, 3, and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only
27. Consider the following statements about child
rights in India:
- The
Right to Education is a fundamental right under Article 21A.
- Child
labour is completely prohibited for all children below 18 years.
- The
Juvenile Justice Act protects children in conflict with the law.
- India
has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 3, and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
28. Consider the following statements about the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR):
- It
was adopted by the United Nations in 1966.
- India
is a signatory to this covenant.
- It
includes the right to work, the right to social security, and the right to
adequate housing.
- It
is monitored by the Human Rights Council.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
29. Consider the following statements about women’s
rights in India:
- Women
have equal inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act.
- The
Dowry Prohibition Act makes giving or taking dowry illegal.
- The
Maternity Benefit Act ensures paid maternity leave for women workers.
- The
Domestic Violence Act criminalizes mental and physical abuse in
households.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
30. Consider the following statements about labour
rights in India:
- The
Minimum Wages Act ensures that all workers receive a fair wage.
- The
Bonded Labour System Abolition Act prohibits forced labour.
- The
Right to Collective Bargaining is a legal right under the Trade Union Act.
- The
Equal Remuneration Act guarantees equal pay for equal work for men and
women.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 2, 3, and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
d) 1 and 3 only
This set of MCQs comprehensively covers human rights, both
internationally and within the Indian context, including institutions like the
NHRC and SHRCs, as well as specific rights related to children, women, and
labor.
Here are the answers for the MCQs:
- b)
1948
- d)
No specific article
- b)
1993
- c)
Right to Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
- a)
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
- a)
Part III
- c)
Article 32
- b)
Right to Education
- a)
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
- d)
The respective state governments
- a)
Article 5
- b)
1993
- c)
A retired Chief Justice of India
- c)
Right to Equality
- b)
Article 17
- b)
1966
- d)
All of the above
- b)
Right to Property
- c)
A is true, but R is false
- b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- d)
A is false, but R is true
- a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- a)
1 and 3 only
- b)
2, 3, and 4 only
- a)
1, 3, and 4 only
- a)
1, 2, and 3 only
- d)
1, 2, 3, and 4
- c)
1, 2, 3, and 4
Here are 30 MCQs for the subject of polity covering the
topic of Local Self Government, including 6 Assertion and Reasoning MCQs and 6
Statement-based MCQs (four statements, correct or incorrect).
1. Lord Ripon, considered the "Father of Local
Self Government" in India, introduced local self-government reforms in
which year?
a) 1880
b) 1882
c) 1892
d) 1905
2. Which constitutional amendment established the
Panchayati Raj system in India?
a) 61st Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 74th Amendment
3. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with
which of the following?
a) Rural local government
b) Urban local government
c) Cooperative societies
d) Federalism
4. The New Panchayat Raj system was introduced in
Tamil Nadu in which year?
a) 1992
b) 1993
c) 1994
d) 1996
5. The minimum age for contesting Panchayat elections
in India is:
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
6. The meetings of Grama Sabha, a key component of
Panchayati Raj, are held how many times a year?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Four times
d) Annually
7. The tenure of elected members of Panchayats is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
8. The “Kuda Olai Murai” system, used during the
Chola period, referred to:
a) A tax collection method
b) A village council election process
c) A water management technique
d) A system of land distribution
9. Which level of local government in India is
responsible for the administration of a group of villages?
a) Village Panchayat
b) Panchayat Union
c) District Panchayat
d) State government
10. The chairman of the municipal corporation in
urban areas is known as the:
a) Panchayat President
b) Mayor
c) Chief Minister
d) District Magistrate
11. Which of the following is not a feature of rural
local governments in India?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Panchayat Union
c) Zila Parishad
d) Municipal Corporation
12. Who conducts the elections for Panchayats and
Municipalities in India?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) Governor
d) District Magistrate
13. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were
passed in which year?
a) 1990
b) 1991
c) 1992
d) 1993
14. Which article in the Indian Constitution provides
for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) Article 40
b) Article 243
c) Article 21
d) Article 370
15. The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj includes:
a) Village, District, and State levels
b) Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad
c) District, State, and National levels
d) Gram Panchayat, Ward Council, and District Magistrate
16. Which is the highest body in the Panchayati Raj
system at the district level?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Panchayat Union
17. Which part of the Constitution was amended to
include the provisions for Municipalities in India?
a) Part IX
b) Part IXA
c) Part X
d) Part XI
18. Which state in India was the first to implement
the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
19. Assertion (A): The 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
Reason (R): The Act introduced a three-tier system of governance at the
village, block, and district levels.
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
20. Assertion (A): The State Election Commission
conducts elections for both Panchayats and Municipalities in India.
Reason (R): The Election Commission of India is responsible only for conducting
elections to Parliament and State Assemblies.
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
21. Assertion (A): The Gram Sabha is considered the
foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
Reason (R): The Gram Sabha ensures direct participation of people in the
decision-making process at the village level.
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
22. Assertion (A): Municipal Corporations are only
found in urban areas with populations above a specific threshold.
Reason (R): Municipal Corporations provide administrative services in cities
and towns with populations greater than 10,000.
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
23. Assertion (A): The Panchayat Samiti functions at
the village level in the Panchayati Raj system.
Reason (R): Panchayat Samiti is responsible for the administration of a group
of villages.
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
24. Assertion (A): The Mayor is the executive head of
the Municipal Corporation.
Reason (R): The Mayor has the power to appoint officials to various positions
within the corporation.
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
25. Consider the following statements about the
Panchayati Raj system:
- The
73rd Amendment Act introduced Panchayati Raj to the Indian Constitution.
- The
Panchayat Samiti functions at the district level.
- Gram
Panchayat is the lowest level of the Panchayati Raj system.
- Zila
Parishad is the apex body of the Panchayati Raj system.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 3, and 4 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
26. Consider the following statements about the 74th
Constitutional Amendment Act:
- It
deals with urban local governments.
- It
introduced the concept of a three-tier system of governance.
- It
provides for the creation of Municipal Corporations and Municipalities.
- It
grants constitutional status to Municipalities.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 3, and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
27. Consider the following statements about Lord
Ripon’s reforms in local self-government:
- His
reforms introduced elected local boards in rural and urban areas.
- His
reforms were enacted in 1882.
- The
reforms allowed elected members to have a majority in local boards.
- He
is considered the "Father of Local Self Government" in India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2, and 4 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
28. Consider the following statements about the Gram
Sabha:
- It
is composed of all adult members of a village.
- It
meets at least four times a year.
- It
is responsible for the approval of village-level development programs.
- It
elects the members of the Panchayat Samiti.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
d) 1 and 3 only
29. Consider the following statements about
Municipalities:
- Municipalities
are found in rural areas.
- The
Mayor is the head of the Municipality.
- Municipalities
are part of the urban local government system.
- Municipal
elections are conducted by the State Election Commission.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 3, and 4 only
b) 2, 3, and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
30. Consider the following statements about the
District Panchayat:
- It
is the highest body in the Panchayati Raj system.
- It
is responsible for the overall administration of rural development
programs in a district.
- It
is elected directly by the people.
- It
works under the supervision of the state government.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Here are the answers for the MCQs:
- b)
1882
- b)
73rd Amendment
- b)
Urban local government
- c)
1994
- b)
21 years
- c)
Four times
- c)
5 years
- b)
A village council election process
- b)
Panchayat Union
- b)
Mayor
- d)
Municipal Corporation
- b)
State Election Commission
- c)
1992
- b)
Article 243
- b)
Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad
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Zila Parishad
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Part IXA
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Rajasthan
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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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A is true, but R is false
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A is false, but R is true
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A is true, but R is false
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1, 3, and 4 only
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1, 3, and 4 only
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1, 2, and 4 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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2, 3, and 4 only
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1, 2, and 4 only
