Assertion (A): Hot deserts in the trade wind belts occur invariably on the continents.
Reason (R): In the tropical belt where the trade winds blow, there are practically no highlands on the western side to obstruct the moisture-laden winds for causing rainfall.

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 a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Answer

B