1. Assertion (A): Rhododendrons found in the forests of Nilgiris have short height and small leaves.
Reason (R): These adaptations help them to survive heavy winds on mountain tops.
2. Assertion (A): Cactus plants have thick and fleshy stems.
Reason (R): Such adaptations help to maximise water loss.
3. Assertion (A): Cheetah reintroduction project was initiated in the year 1973.
Reason (R): This project aimed to restore the declining population of cheetahs.
Answer (2)
In mountainous regions like the Nilgiris, the environment can be harsh with strong winds. Plants like rhododendrons have adapted to such conditions by having a short height and small leaves. These adaptations help reduce wind resistance and prevent damage from high winds, allowing the plants to survive and thrive in such conditions. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason provides a correct explanation for the assertion.
**Assertion (A): Cactus plants have thick and fleshy stems.** Reason (R): Such adaptations help to maximize water loss.
The assertions and reasons have been evaluated: the first is correct, the second has a wrong reason, and the third is incorrect about the initiation year but has a correct aim. Overall, the reasoning behind each statement helps clarify their validity. Understanding plant and animal adaptations is essential in biology.
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