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Assertion (A): The tidal effect of Moon on the surface of Earth is less than that of Sun
Reason (R): Moon's gravitational pull at Earth's surface is less compared to Sun's gravitational pull.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are individually true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are individually true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false but Reason is true

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