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Assertion: Evolution is adaptation through generations.
Reason: Only useful and continuous variations are inheritable.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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To analyze the given assertion and reason, we will break down the concepts of evolution, adaptation, variations, and their inheritable nature step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Evolution is adaptation through generations." - This means that evolution involves changes in organisms over time that help them adapt to their environment. These adaptations can be beneficial traits that enhance survival and reproduction. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "Only useful and continuous variations are inheritable." - This implies that for a variation to be passed down to the next generation, it must be both useful (beneficial for survival) and continuous (stable over generations). 3. **Evaluating the Assertion**: - The assertion is true. Evolution is indeed a process that involves adaptations that occur over generations. These adaptations arise from genetic variations that can be influenced by environmental pressures. 4. **Evaluating the Reason**: - The reason is partially true but misleading. While useful variations are more likely to be inherited because they provide a survival advantage, not all inheritable variations are continuous or necessarily useful. Some variations can be neutral or even harmful, yet they can still be passed on to future generations. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since the assertion is true and the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion, we conclude that the correct answer is: - **Assertion is true, but the reason is false.** ### Final Answer: - The correct option is: **Assertion is true but the reason is false.**
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