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Assertion: In birds , the skin is moist.
Reason: Moist skin of birds reduces effects of friction due to flying in air.

A

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 the 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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d
The characteristic features of Aves (birds) are the presence of feathers and most of them can fly except flightless birds (e.g. Ostrich). Skin is dry without glands except the oil gland at the base of the tail.
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