CBSE Assertion & Reason Questions
Class 6 to 12 – All Subjects
Chapter-wise Assertion and Reason Questions with answers for Science, Maths, Social Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology — free practice for CBSE 2025–26 exams.
💡 What Are Assertion & Reason Questions?
A factual statement about a concept. Example: “The Sun appears to rise in the east.”
A supporting or explanatory statement. Example: “The Earth rotates from west to east.”
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Why Practice Assertion & Reason Questions?
Build the analytical skills that CBSE board exams demand
Tests Conceptual Depth
You can’t answer A&R questions by memorising — you must truly understand the concept.
Board Exam Pattern
CBSE includes Assertion & Reason questions in board exams for Class 9–12 across all major subjects.
Builds Logical Thinking
Evaluating cause-and-effect relationships trains the analytical thinking needed for competitive exams.
Easy Marks if Prepared
Students who practice A&R questions regularly find them the easiest to score in board exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Assertion Reason Questions for Class 6 to 12
Q1: What are Assertion-Reason questions in CBSE exams?
A1: Assertion-Reason questions are a type of conceptual question where two statements are given:
Assertion (A): A fact or statement about a concept.
Reason (R): An explanation related to the assertion.
Students must analyze their correctness and relationship to answer correctly.
Q2: How do you answer Assertion-Reason questions in CBSE exams?
A2: Follow these steps:
Read both statements carefully.
Check if the Assertion (A) is true or false.
Check if the Reason (R) is true or false.
If both are true, determine if R explains A correctly.
Choose the correct answer based on the given options.
Q3: What are the common answer choices for Assertion-Reason questions?
A3: CBSE generally provides the following answer options:
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.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Q4: Which subjects include Assertion-Reason questions in CBSE?
A4: These questions are commonly found in:
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Mathematics
Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics)
Q5: Can Assertion-Reason questions have multiple correct answers?
A5: No, typically, only one option is correct based on the logical relationship between the assertion and reason.
Q6: How can students improve their Assertion-Reason question-solving skills?
A6: To excel in these questions:
Understand concepts deeply rather than memorizing.
Practice NCERT-based questions regularly.
Work on previous years’ papers for better familiarity.
Develop logical reasoning and analytical thinking.
Q7: Are Assertion-Reason questions asked in board exams?
A7: Yes, CBSE includes Assertion-Reason questions in subjects like Science, Maths and Social Science, especially in board exams.
