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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Assertion & Reason Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Assertion: Whether it is the plants in Britain, birds in California or molluscs in New York state, the slopes of the regression line (Z) are amazingly similar.

Reason: Regardless of the taxonomic group or the region value of regression coefficient not varies.

A
Assertion and reason both are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B
Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
C
Assertion is true but reason is wrong.
D
Assertion and reason both are wrong.

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Assertion: True ,Studies show that the slope of the species–area relationship (Z value) is similar across different regions and taxa (plants, birds, molluscs).

Reason: True ,The regression coefficient (Z) generally shows little variation, typically lying between 0.1–0.2 for most groups and regions.

Explanation Because Z values are similar across taxa and regions, the assertion is correctly explained by the reason.

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