Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: To maintain the longest plane of symmetry at the Taj Mahal complex, the mirror mosque built to complement the western mosque was constructed exclusively in white marble. Reason R: The symmetry of the Taj Mahal complex is extended by the building of an entire mirror mosque in red sandstone, complementing the Mecca-facing mosque placed to the west of the main structure. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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A is not correct but R is correct

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