Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Four distinctive characteristics of phylum Chordata are notochord; single, dorsal, tubular nerve cord; pharyngeal pouches and postanal tail. 
Reason (R) : The distinctive characteristics of phylum Chordata remain unchanged throughout the life of these animals. 
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is(C): (A) is correct but (R) is not correct