Question

Statement (S) : A mule and a liger are not considered to be separate species.
Reason (R) : Mules and ligers are infertile and cannot give rise to their own offsprings.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both (S) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation for (S)

Mule is a sterile offspring produced by the cross between a male donkey and female horse. Liger is a sterile offspring produced by the cross between a male lion and female tiger. They are infertile and cannot produce their own offsprings. Hence they are not considered to be separate species.