Consider the following two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The tidal effect of Moon on the surface of Earth is less than that of Sun.
Reason (R): Moon’s gravitational pull at Earth’s surface is less compared to Sun’s gravitational pull.

Options

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true.

Answer

A