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Assertion: Diversity observed in the entire geographical area is called gamma diversity.
Reason: Biodiversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

Both assertion and reason are false.

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