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Assertion (A): Ozone layer protects the ...

Assertion (A): Ozone layer protects the UV rays entering the Earth.
Reason (R): UV rays may cause melanoma.

A

A is right R is wrong

B

A is wrong R is right

C

Both A and R are correct

D

R explains A

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D
R explains A
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