Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The rohu hatchlings gulp the food item after couple of days
Reason (R): Mouth in the hatchlings of rohu is developed after one day of hatching
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• 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.

Hint:

Carp hatchlings do not have open mouths at hatching. They are yolk-sac larvae and only begin external feeding after the mouth opens and the yolk sac is absorbed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A