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Assertion `:` Owls can move freely during night.
Reason `:` They have large number of rods on their retina.

A

If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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C

There are two types of receptors in the eyes. One is called rods and other is cons. The rods are sensitive for dark light . As the owl has large number of cones in its retina and so the owl can move freely in the dark.
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