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Assertion : Mutations are necessary for the survival to the species.
Reason : Lack of mutation gives a temporary advantage to a species in an unchanged environment.

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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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