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Mark the correct one as: Assertion: Malaria is caused by Protozoa. Reason: The disease is transmitted by mosquito. - Science

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Question

Mark the correct one as:

Assertion: Malaria is caused by Protozoa.

Reason: The disease is transmitted by mosquito.

Options

  • If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

  • If assertion is true but reason is false.

  • If both assertion and reason are false.

MCQ

Solution

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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Chapter 16: Microorganisms - Exercises [Page 190]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 16 Microorganisms
Exercises | Q V. 1. | Page 190

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