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Assertion (A): Scurvy is caused due to hypersensitivity to certain foodstuff.
Reason (R): Scurvy is a non-communicable disease.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true and R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Scurvy is noncommunicable since it is a deficiency disease.
Hence, the correct option is (d).
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