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Assertion (A) Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. Reason (R) They are fed by melting snow.

if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
if A is true but R is false
if A is true but R is true

Correct Answer: if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.

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