NEET Biology Animal Kingdom Question Bank Assertion and Reason

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    Assertion : Aristotle's lantern is an echinoderm. Reason : Aristotle's lantern resembles ship lantern.

    A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

    B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 

    C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

    D) If both the assertion and reason are false

    E) If the assertion is false but reason is true

    Correct Answer: E

    Solution :

    Aristotle?s lantern is a masticatory apparatus to which five teeth surrounding the mouth are attached. This apparatus is found in sea urchin (Echinus). It is called Aristotle?s lantern after its discoverer and because of its resemblance to an ancient Greek ship lantern. Aristotle?s lantern is used by the urchin in feeding. It is situated within the test and projects slightly through the mouth.


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