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Assertion (A): The needle of a compass always points towards the North. Reason (R): The needle is painted red.

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

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

Explanation:

The reason is magnetism of the needle.

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