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Assertion :- The aquatic mammals like Dolphins whales etc. do not contain gill slits.
Reason : Their adaptation to aquatic life secondary.

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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