Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The Western Ghats have a greater amphibian species diversity than the Eastern Ghats. | Reason (R): The genetic diversity of a single species is higher in regions with greater ecological diversity.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
The Western Ghats have more amphibian species diversity than the Eastern Ghats, but this is not due to genetic diversity being higher in regions with greater ecological diversity. The reason for the greater amphibian diversity is not directly linked to genetic diversity.
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