Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : The Cro-Magnon man was the direct ancestor of the living modern man.

Reason (R) : Cro-Magnon man had slightly prognathous face.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• 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: (C)

If assertion is true but reason is false

Answer 2

Cro-Magnon man had orthognathous face (jaws do not project forward) with an arrow, elevated nose, broad and arched forehead, moderate brow ridges, strong jaws with man-like dentition and a well developed chin.