NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The species richness is highest in tropical regions.
Reason (R): Tropical regions provide a relatively constant environment and receive more solar energy.
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.
Correct Answer
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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