Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Tropical regions have higher species richness compared to temperate regions. | Reason (R): Tropical environments are less seasonal and more predictable, which promotes niche specialization.

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 A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that the constant and predictable nature of tropical environments promotes niche specialization, leading to greater species diversity.

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