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551. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : Telephone wires sag more in summer. 2. Reason (R) : They expand due to summer heat
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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552. The Gupta feudatories who became strong and independent in Gujarat were known as
A. Vakatakas
B. Maitrakas
C. Yaudheyas
D. Pundra Vardhanas
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553. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : Eskimos reside in igloos. 2. Reason (R) : No other material except snow is available.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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554. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : It is fatal to touch a live wire with bare feet and uncovered hands.Reason (R) : The electric current passes through the body to the earth forming a circuit and burns the blood.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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555. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : The water and minerals absorbed by the roots of tall tressascend to the highest aerial parts against the gravitational force. 2. Reason (R) : Root pressure helps this process of ascent of sap in tall trees.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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