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Assertion : A photoncell is called an electric eye.
Reason : When light is incident on some semiconductor its electrical resistance is reduced.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.

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