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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

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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C
Gamma diversity is the diversity of the habitat over total geographical area. As we move low to high latitude i.e. from equator to the poles the biodiversity decreases.
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