Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): The disappearance of dinosaurs from the earth around 65 million years ago is attributed to a single, well-known cause. | Reason (R): The evolution of birds is considered a possible outcome of the dinosaur lineage.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context suggests multiple theories for dinosaur extinction, including climatic changes and evolution into birds, but not a single cause. The evolution of birds is mentioned as a possible outcome, not an explanation for the extinction.
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