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Assertion : In a wildlife sanctuary, collection of timber, harvesting of minor forest products and private ownership rights are allowed.
Reason : A sanctuary is a protected area meant for the conservation of both flora and fauna where cultivation of land is permitted.

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

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

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If both assertion and reason are false.

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A wildlife sanctuary is s protected area which is meant for the conservation of only fauna. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products and private ownership rights are allowed as long as they do not interfere with the well-being of animals.
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