Question

We have two ears because:
i) It helps our brain to sense that from which direction sound is coming.
ii) If there is hearing loss in one ear one can still hear from another.

• A. Both statements are true.
• B. Both statements are false.
• C. Statement (i) is only true.
• D. Statement (ii) is only true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements are true.

If both the ears are working properly, then it definitely helps us to sense the direction from which the sound is coming. As the brain takes into account the time difference between the two ears and thereby predict from which direction the sound is coming. Also, in case of hearing loss in one ear, another ear can help in hearing