Botany-Biodiversity Patterns

NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The species richness is highest in tropical regions. | Reason (R): Tropical regions provide a relatively constant environment and receive more solar energy.

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.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that species richness is highest in the tropics due to factors like a relatively constant environment and more solar energy, which contribute to greater productivity.

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