Assertion : Ecological pyramids are also called Eltonian pyramids.
Reason : An ecological pyramid is always upright.

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

Ecological pyramids were developed by Charles Elton and are, therefore, also called Eltonian pyramids. An ecological pyramid can be upright, inverted or spindle shaped depending upon criteria of formation of pyramid(like energy, biomass or number) and the type of food chain involved parasitic, apuatic or terrestrial.