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Assertion: In annelids, longitudinal and circular muscles help in locomtion.
Reason: Aquatic annelid like Nereis is monoecious, and possess lateral appendages, parapodia, which help in swimming.

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 both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
* In annelids, longitudinal and circular muscles helps in locomotion.
* Aquatic annelids like nereis which is dioecious, possess lateral appendages, parapodia, which help in swimming.
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