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Statement (S ) `:` The concept of survival of the fittest is central to natural selection.
Reason (R ) `:` Individuals who posses advantageous characters to adapt to the environment have better potential for survival.

A

Only (S ) is true but not ( R )

B

Both (S ) and (R ) are true but (R ) does not explain (S )

C

Both (S ) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (S )

D

Both (S ) and (R ) are not true.

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