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Assertion : 90% of the world rice production occurs in India.
Reason : Rice is a staple food of all Indians.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Rice is an important cereal of tropical countries. 90% of the world rice production occurs in Asia. Rice is a staple food of 60% of human population and 50% of Indian population.
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