Botany-Biodiversity Patterns

NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): Insects are the most species-rich taxonomic group among animals on Earth. | Reason (R): India, with its diverse ecosystems, contributes significantly to the global species diversity.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

While both the assertion and reason are true, the reason does not explain the assertion. The assertion is explained by the fact that more than 70% of all recorded animal species are insects, not by India's contribution to global biodiversity.

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