Question

Assertion : Among the land animals, the Cheetah can run fastest over the ground.

Reason : The Cheetah uses its powerful forelimbs to push itself forward during running.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is: (a)

Explanation:

Cheetah is the most successful among quadrupedal animals. Because of its specially developed forelimbs and bodyshape, it acquires the power of fastest running over the ground. During running, it uses its powerful forelimbs to push itself forward.