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Asseration : Sometimes nonsmokes are pro...

Asseration : Sometimes nonsmokes are prone to lung cancer.
Reason : Nonsmokes are also called passive smokers.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Non smokers exposed to passive smoke have an increased risk of lung cancer. Those non-smoker who live with a smoker are 20 – 30% more likely to develop lung cancer.
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