Question

Given below are two statements :
one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A) :
Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
Reason (R) :
Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember:
• Lower latitude (Tropics) \(\rightarrow\) Higher biodiversity
• Lower altitude \(\rightarrow\) Higher biodiversity \[ \text{Tropical rainforests possess the highest biodiversity on Earth} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B