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Assertion: Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C.
Reason: The disease sets in when the diet does not include fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Options
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Solution
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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