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This section contains Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) type questions. Each questions has (1), (2), (3), and (4) out of which only one is correct.
Assertion (A) Birds were called glorified reptiles by Huxlex.
Reason (R ) They are originated from reptiles.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect

D

Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: The assertion states that "Birds were called glorified reptiles by Huxley." This is a historical perspective from the renowned biologist Thomas Henry Huxley, who noted the similarities between birds and reptiles. 2. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: The reason states that "They are originated from reptiles." This refers to the evolutionary lineage of birds, which is believed to have descended from theropod dinosaurs, a group of reptiles. 3. **Evaluating the Assertion**: The assertion is correct. Huxley indeed referred to birds as "glorified reptiles" due to their evolutionary relationship and shared characteristics with reptiles. 4. **Evaluating the Reason**: The reason is also correct. Scientific evidence supports the idea that birds evolved from reptiles, particularly from a group of theropod dinosaurs. 5. **Connecting Assertion and Reason**: The reason provides a justification for the assertion. Since birds are derived from reptiles, it makes sense that they would be referred to as "glorified reptiles." 6. **Conclusion**: Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Therefore, the correct option is that both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. **Final Answer**: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A. ---
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