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Assertion: The theory of survival of the fittest is widely misunderstood.
Reason: Evolution does not always increase the chances of a species survival and species do not survive when such chances happen rapidly.

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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