Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Maximum number of the species of butterflies are found in tropical countries.
Reason (R): Butterflies can not tolerate low temperatures.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)”.
Tropical countries have a higher concentration of butterfly species due to their favorable climatic conditions.

Butterflies are cold-blooded creatures and require a constant supply of warmth to maintain their body temperature and carry out essential life functions. Tropical regions offer consistent warmth, abundance of food plants, and fewer extreme weather conditions, making them ideal habitats for butterflies.

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