NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Insects constitute the most species-rich taxonomic group among animals. | Reason (R): The number of insects recorded accounts for more than 70% of total animal species.
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 insects are the most species-rich group, making up more than 70% of all animal species, which directly explains the assertion.
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