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Assertion :- In England, before industrialisation, it was observed that there were more white-winged moths on trees than dark-winged or melanised moths.
Reason :- White winged moths can survive in non industrialised area.

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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.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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