(C) $Eohippus$ is the earliest known fossil form in the phylogeny of the horse.It originated during the $Eocene$ epoch, not the $Pliocene$ epoch.The f

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(C) $Eohippus$ is the earliest known fossil form in the phylogeny of the horse.It originated during the $Eocene$ epoch, not the $Pliocene$ epoch.The first fossil of the horse was discovered in North America and was named $Eohippus$ or "Dawn Horse," which was later renamed as $Hyracotherium$.Therefore, the Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.

Class 12 Biology Evolution Evolution of Man

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Assertion: The earliest fossil form in the phylogeny of horse is $Eohippus$.
Reason: $Eohippus$ lived during the early $Pliocene$ epoch.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.