Question

Assertion : Consciousness is a defining property of living organisms.
Reason : Human being is the only organism that has self consciousness.

• 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: (B)

All living organisms have an inherent ability to sense their surroundings or environment and respond to their environmental stimuli. Plants and animals both respond to the external stimuli. Human beings are the only organisms who are aware of themselves, i.e., have self-consciousness.