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Assertion and Reason
1. Assertion: Sponges are hermaphrodite.
Reason: Sponges show cross-
fertilisation. (NCERT Page no. 40)
(a) If both the assertion and reason
are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are
true but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is
false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
2. Assertion: Hydra is diploblastic animal.
Reason: Body of Hydra is derived from
two germ layers. (NCERT Page no. 38)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
3. Assertion: Cnidarians exhibit two basic
body forms called polyps and medusa.
Reason: Medusa produce polyp
asexually and polyp form the medusa
sexually (NCERT Page no. 41)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
4. Assertion: Water canal system is the
characteristic of sponges.
Reason: m. Water enters through
ostia in the body wall into a central
cavity, spongocoel, from where it goes
out through the osculum
(NCERT Page no. 40)
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(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
5. Assertion: Hemichordata was previously
considered as the sub-phylum of Phylum
Chordata.
Reason: Hemichordates have a
rudimentary structure in the collar
region called notochord
(NCERT Page no. 45)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
6. Assertion: Nematocysts are present in
coelenterates.
Reason: Coelenterates, commonly
known as sea walnuts or comb jellies.
(NCERT Page no. 41 and 42)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
7. Assertion: Metamerism is the
characteristic of Annelida.
Reason: Metamerism is the repetition of
body segments (NCERT Page no. 43)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
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(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not he correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
8. Assertion: Leeches are monoecious in
nature.
Reason: Sexes are separate in leeches
(NCERT Page no. 43)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
9. Assertion: Members of Annelida are
acoelomates
Reason: Their body cavity is not lined by
mesoderm. (NCERT Page no. 39)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
10. Assertion: The body of arthropods is
covered by chitinous exoskeleton
Reason: They have jointed appendages
(NCERT Page no. 44)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
11. Assertion: . The most distinctive feature
of echinoderms is the presence of water
vascular system
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Reason: It helps in locomotion, capture
and transport of food and respiration
(NCERT Page no. 45)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
12. Assertion: Amphioxus is a fish.
Reason: Amphioxus belongs to class
Gnathostomata (NCERT Page no. 46)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
13. Assertion: Cyclostomata belongs to
subphylum vertebrata.
Reason: Their notochord is replaced by
vertebral column. (NCERT Page no. 47)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
14. Assertion: Torpedo is commonly known
as electric ray.
Reason: Torpedo possesses electric
organs. (NCERT Page no. 48)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
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15. Assertion: Amphibians can respire only
through skin.
Reason: They have no other respiratory
organs. (NCERT Page no. 48)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
16. Assertion: Birds lacks their forelimbs
Reason: Their forelimbs modifies into
wings (NCERT Page no. 49)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
17. Assertion: The most unique mammalian
characteristic is the presence of milk
producing glands
Reason: Mammary glands are used to
nourish young ones
(NCERT Page no. 50)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
18. Assertion: Limulus are classified as
member of Arthropoda
Reason: Limulus is regarded as living
fossil. (NCERT Page no. 44)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
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(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
19. Assertion: Bats and whales are
classified as mammals.
Reason: Bats and whales have four-
chambered heart. (NCERT Page no. 50)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
20. Assertion: Tapeworm and roundworm
are endoparasites of human intestine.
Reason: Roundworms are parasitic in
plants and animals
(NCERT Page no. 42 and 43 )
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
21. Assertion: In Balanoglossus a
rudimentary structure in the collar
region called stomochord is present.
Reason: Stomochord is a structure
similar to notochord.
(NCERT Page no. 45)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
22. Assertion: Protochordates are not
considered as members of Chordata
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Reason: In cephalochordates, notochord 25. Assertion: Cyclostomes are marine but
is present only in larval tail. migrate for spawning to fresh water
(NCERT Page no. 46) Reason: After spawning, within a few
(a) If both the assertion and reason are days, they die. (NCERT Page no. 47)
true and reason is the correct (a) If both the assertion and reason are
explanation of assertion. true and reason is the correct
(b) If both assertion and reason are true explanation of assertion.
but reason is not the correct (b) If both assertion and reason are true
explanation of assertion. but reason is not the correct
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false. explanation of assertion.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false. (c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
23. Assertion: Class Osteichthyes includes
both marine and fresh water fishes with
bony endoskeleton
Reason: They are cold-blooded animals
(NCERT Page no. 48)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false

24. Assertion: Annelids, arthropods posse

bilateral symmetry
Reason: Their body can be divided into
two identical halves by any plane passing
through the central axis.
(NCERT Page no. 38)
(a) If both the assertion and reason are
true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true
but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

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Answer Key
S1. Ans. (b)
S14. Ans. (a)
S2. Ans. (a)
S15. Ans. (d)
S3. Ans. (c)
S16. Ans. (a)
S4. Ans. (b)
S17. Ans. (b)
S5. Ans. (c)
S18. Ans. (b)
S6. Ans. (c)
S19. Ans. (b)
S7. Ans. (b)
S20. Ans. (b)
S8. Ans. (c)
S21. Ans. (b)
S9. Ans. (d)
S22. Ans. (d)
S10. Ans. (b)
S23. Ans. (b)
S11. Ans. (b)
S24. Ans. (c)
S12. Ans. (d)
S25. Ans. (b)
S13. Ans. (a)

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