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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) :   Bats can fly in the night.

Reason (R) :      Bats emit ultrasonics. 

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.

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



Explanation:

Bats can fly in the night because they can trace the obstacle in the path by perceiving the echo of the ultrasonic sound emitted by them after it is reflected by the obstacle. 

 

Subject: Assertion and Reason - Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability
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