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Assertion : Energy value of biogas is lo...

Assertion : Energy value of biogas is lower than that of organic matter.
Reason : Biogas minimises the chances of spread of fecal pathogens.

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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B
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