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Assertion: Suspended particulate matter(SPM) is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles.
Reason : Catalytic convertes greatly reduce pollution caused by automobiles.

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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