NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Insects represent the most species-rich taxonomic group among animals. | Reason (R): The number of fungi species exceeds the combined total of fish, amphibian, reptile, and mammal 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, but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true based on the NCERT context, the reason (R) does not explain why insects, rather than fungi, represent the most species-rich group among animals.
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