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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.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is a not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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