(A): Hotspots are the regions characterised by numerous endemic plants and animal species living in a vulnerable environment. (R): To manage and focus on conservation work more effectively, researchers identified hotspots.(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R does not explain A(C) A is true; R is false(D) Both A and R are false

(A): Hotspots are the regions characterised by numerous endemic plants

1.	(A): Hotspots are the regions characterised by numerous endemic plants and animal species living in a vulnerable environment. (R): To manage and focus on conservation work more effectively, researchers identified hotspots.(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R does not explain A(C) A is true; R is false(D) Both A and R are false
Answer» (A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A