Question

Assertion : Autotomy is the mechanism of self amputation of certain body parts in self defence.
Reason : Autotomy is found in legs of prawn, tail of wall lizard and arms of starfish.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false
• E. Assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion

Correct assertion: Autotomy or self-amputation is the behaviour in some animals where they shed or discard one or more of its appendages, usually as a self-defence mechanism.

Correct reason: The mechanism helps to elude a predator;'s grasp or to distract the predator and thereby allow the escape.

-Autonomy is found in legs of prawn, the tail of wall lizard and arms of starfish.

So, in given question both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

So, the correct answer is 'Option B'.