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Assertion (A): Many visitors to the hills suffer from skin and respiratory allergy problems.
Reason (R): Conifer trees produce a large quantity of wind- borne pollen grains.

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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The correct Answer is:
B
Some trees of hills like oak, ash, elm, hickory, pecan and mountain cedar producer allergic pollen grains which cause allergy to people. The signs and symptoms of pollen allergy are
- Sneezing
- Itching eyes, nose and throat
- Dark circles undre the eyes caused by restricted blood flow near the sinuses
- Watering eyes
- Conjunctivities
Conifer trees produce a large quantity of wind borne pollen grains because many pollen grains ae destroyed in the process of pollination done by wind.
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