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Assertion: Cervical cancer is caused by sexually transmitted HIV virus.
Reason: The risk factors for cervical cancer include having sex with multiple unknown partners and prolonged use of contraceptive pills.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true , the reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true , the reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is false , Reason is true

D

Assertion is true , Reason is false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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