Question

Consciousness is considered as the defining property of living organisms. All organisms, from the prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes can sense and respond to environmental stimuli.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

Answer 2

Consciousness is awareness of the surroundings and responding to external stimuli. The external stimuli can be physical, chemical or biological. All organisms, from primitive prokaryotes to most advanced and complex eukaryotes, are able to sense and respond to environmental factors. Consciousness is thus said to be the defining property of living organisms.