Biology
Assertion (A): The cerebellum is the largest portion of the brain.
Reason (R): Cerebellum is located just at the base of the cerebrum. It maintains body balance. Cerebrum is the seat of intelligence, consciousness and will power.
- Both A and R are True
- Both A and R are False
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
Nervous System
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Answer
A is False and R is True
Explanation
The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain, not the cerebellum.
The cerebellum is located at the base of the cerebrum and plays a crucial role in maintaining body balance and coordination. The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including intelligence, consciousness, and will power.
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