Assertion : The theory of survival of the fittest is widely misunderstood.
Reason : Evolution does not always increase the chances of a species survival and species do not survive when mich chances happen rapidly.

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

A

Explanation

In most populations organisms with many different genetic variations survive, reproduce and leave offspring carrying their genes in the next generation. It is not simply the one or two best individual that passes their genes onto next generation. Ex : A plant may not have the genes to flourish in a drought or a predator may not be quite fast enough to catch her prey every time she is hungry. The individuals may not be the fittest in the population but they are fit enough to reproduce and pass their genes to next generation.