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Question
Assertion (A): Atolls are more common in the Atlantic ocean.
Reason(R): The marine population at the depth is less.
Options
Both A and R are correct and R explains A
Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
A is correct but R is false
A is false but R is correct
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Solution
A is false but R is correct
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