Zoology-(general)

NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The nymphal stage of P. americana closely resembles the adult form. | Reason (R): In P. americana, the development is paurometabolous with nymphs undergoing multiple moults.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

P. americana develops through a paurometabolous process where nymphs, resembling adults, undergo multiple moults to reach maturity, supporting both the assertion and reason.

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