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$ Duck billed platypus is viviparous
! Duck is a type of platypus.

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If both As and R are correct and R is correct explanation of As

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If both As and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of As

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If As is correct, R is wrong

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If both As and R are wrong.

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason about the duck-billed platypus, we will analyze each statement step-by-step. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states: "Duck-billed platypus is viviparous." - **Viviparous** refers to animals that give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. - The duck-billed platypus is a unique mammal that actually lays eggs, which means it is **oviparous**. **Conclusion**: The assertion is **incorrect**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states: "Duck is a type of platypus." - The duck is a bird and belongs to a different class of animals (Aves), while the platypus is a mammal (Mammalia). - Therefore, the statement that "duck is a type of platypus" is also **incorrect**. **Conclusion**: The reason is **incorrect**. ### Step 3: Determine the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason Both the assertion and the reason have been found to be incorrect. ### Step 4: Evaluate the Options Given the analysis: - If both assertion and reason are correct: **No** - If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion: **No** - If assertion is correct and reason is wrong: **No** - If both assertion and reason are wrong: **Yes** **Final Conclusion**: The correct answer is that both the assertion and reason are incorrect.
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