Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Species richness is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles. | Reason (R): Tropical regions have relatively constant environments and more solar energy, which contribute to higher productivity.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that tropics show greatest species richness due to constant environments and more solar energy, explaining the pattern of species richness being higher in the tropics.
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