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A : Transverse wave nature of light is p...

A : Transverse wave nature of light is proved by polarisation.
R : According to Maxwell, light is an electromagnetic wave but not mechanical wave.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

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A is true and R is false

D

Both A and R are false

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