Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Assertion and Reasoning

Question:

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Mahatma Gandhi is considered as 'Father of Nation' in India.

Reason (R) : Mahatma Gandhi was the First Governor General of Independent India.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Options:

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Correct Answer:

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Explanation:

Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi is indeed widely regarded as the 'Father of the Nation' in India due to his pivotal role in the Indian independence movement through his philosophy of non-violence and civil disobedience.

Reason (R): Mahatma Gandhi was not the First Governor General of Independent India. The first Governor General of Independent India was Lord Mountbatten, followed by C. Rajagopalachari. Mahatma Gandhi never held the position of Governor General.

Conclusion:

Assertion (A) is correct.

Reason (R) is incorrect.