Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): There is a general pattern of increase in biodiversity from the equator to the poles. Reason (R): Due to the high level of solar energy received in the tropics, there is higher net primary production, which in turn supports a large number of individuals, leading to high biodiversity. In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option:

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(A) is false but (R) is true.

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Answer 1

(A) is false but (R) is true.

Answer 2

(A) is true but (R) is false.

Answer 3

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Answer 4

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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