NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
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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