Question

Assertion: The male ants are developed by parthenogenesis from unfertilized eggs. 
Reason: The sex of offspring depends on the type of sperm that fertilizes the ovum, which is not relevant since male ants develop through haploid parthenogenesis, which does not involve fertilization.

• A. A and R are true. R is correct explanation for A
• B. A and R are true. But R is not correct explanation for A
• C. A is true. But R is false
• D. A is false. But R is true

Hint:

Ant reproduction can feature both sexual and asexual processes, which are fascinating subjects in entomology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Understanding ant reproduction. Male ants are indeed developed by parthenogenesis from unfertilized eggs, making the Assertion true. However, the Reason incorrectly discusses sperm fertilization, which is not a factor in male ant development, making it not a correct explanation for the Assertion.