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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 57

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): Most ancient civilizations developed near rivers. Reason (R): Man's main occupation was agriculture. choose the right option. A. A is correct but R is false. B. A is false but R is correct. C. Both A and R are correct and R is the appropriate explanation of A. D. Both A and R are correct but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.

  1. C

  2. D

  3. B

  4. A

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Answer: (B) D

Explanation

Ancient civilisations grew near rivers for water, fertile soil and transport, and agriculture was indeed the main occupation. The official key treats both as true but R as not the proper explanation of A.