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Assertion : The setting sun apears to be...

Assertion `:` The setting sun apears to be red.
Reason `:` Scattering of light is directly proportional to the wavelength .

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If the assertion and reason both are false

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