AIIMS2018Botany-Plant Physiology

AIIMS 2018 Botany Stimuli Response MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : One of the defining property of living organisms is consciousness.

Reason : Human being is the only organism that has self consciousness.

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 correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false

D

A and R are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Option C is correct because it highlights the unique aspect of human self-consciousness, distinguishing humans from other organisms, including plants, which respond to environmental stimuli through physiological changes rather than awareness. In contrast, options A, B, and D are not provided, but if they contained statements that either misrepresented the nature of self-awareness or incorrectly generalized the responses of living organisms, they would be incorrect. Understanding the differences in how organisms, particularly plants and humans, interact with their environment is crucial in the study of biology, emphasizing the complexity of responses ranging from simple physiological adaptations to advanced cognitive awareness.

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