Assertion : Camel can go without water for long periods .
Reason : Camel stores water in the pouches of their rumen and fat in their hump.

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

B

Explanation

Camels do not store water I their humps. The humps are actually reservoir of fatty tissue. Concentrating body fat in their humps minimizes heat topping insulation throughout the rest of their body which may be an adaptation to living in hot climate.