Question

Assertion :Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries such as India. Reason: No value is attached to these forests because these are poor in diversity.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Assertion- Tropical rainforests are disappearing fast from developing countries such as India. The reason is due to increasing deforestation, poaching, constructions, mining, etc.

Reason- These rainforests are very rich in diversity and have a high degree of endemism as well. Thus, they are of great value.

These forests are getting disappeared faster than expected. They should be conserved.

So, the correct answer is 'Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect'.