NEET Biology question

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Each question contains ASSERTION (Assertion) and REASON (Reason). Each question has the 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. **Assertion:** Tropical latitudes have greater biological diversity than temperate latitudes. **Reason:** Tropical regions remain relatively undisturbed for millions of years.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Both statements are true: tropical latitudes do show greater biological diversity than temperate latitudes, and this is because tropical regions have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, allowing continuous speciation, whereas temperate regions underwent

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