Question

Assertion: Spotted deer and blackbuck belong to category of vulnerable species.

Reason: They are species whose number is declining and if not protected they can become endangered species.

• A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
• B. If both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
• C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
• D. If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Option (A):

Assertion statement:

1. Species which exist in low numbers and are likely to move into endangered category in the near future are called vulnerable species.
2. Spotted deer and black buck are included in the category of vulnerable species.

Reason statement:

1. Spotted deer and black buck become endangered species when the causal factors such as habitat destruction, over-exploitation and other environmental
2. disturbances continue over a period of time.
3. These species need protection, otherwise, they can become endangered species.
4. Hence they are included in vulnerable species.

Final answer: (A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.