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Assertion: Suspended particulate matter(SPM) is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles.
Reason : Catalytic convertes greatly reduce pollution caused by automobiles.

A

If both are true with reason being correct explanation

B

Both true but reason is not correct explanation

C

assertion is true but reason is wrong

D

Both are wrong

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