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Assertion : A compass is an instrument used to find directions.
Reason : A compass needle always points in north south direction.

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 explation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
A
A compass is an instrument based on the directive property of magnets and is used to find the directions . If is espcially useful for sailors.
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