Question

S1 : Jerking hand on touching hot object is an example of reflex action.
S2 : Instincts are also called reflexes.

• A. S1 is true and S2 is false
• B. S1 is false and S2 is true
• C. Both S1 and S2 are false
• D. Both S1 and S2 are true

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 is true and S2 is false

Reflex is the involuntary movement shown by an individual in response to a stimulus. Jerking hand on touching the hot object is an example of reflex. Reflexes are categorised under instinctual behaviour as they need not be learned. Some instinctual behaviours like fish swimming does not require a stimulus. So, all reflex actions are instinctual but all instincts are not reflex actions.