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Assertion : Cooking food is difficult on hills.
Reason : The boiling point decreases with increase in pressure

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true and reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
At hills, the atomospheric pressure is lower, reducing the boiling point of water as compared to that at sea level .
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