Assertion: Internal fertilization is more advantageous than external fertilization.
Reason: Internal fertilization provides better protection and increased chances of survival for the offspring.
Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Internal fertilization is indeed more advantageous than external fertilization. The assertion states that internal fertilization is more advantageous, which is true because it provides several benefits such as increased protection of the developing embryos, better chances of successful fertilization, and parental care. The reason provided further explains why internal fertilization is advantageous by stating that it offers better protection and increased chances of survival for the offspring, which aligns with the advantages mentioned earlier. Therefore, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Option 1 is the correct answer.