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Assertion : All organisms reproduce for perpetuation of a population.
Reason : Reproduction is an all inclusive characteristic of living organisms.

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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Reproduction is the formation of new individuals of the similar kind. Reproduction is not essential for survival of the individuals. It is required for perpetuation of a population. Many organism do not reproduce, e.g., mules, sterile worker bees, infertile human couples. Therefore, reproduction is not an all inclusive characteristic of living organism.
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