Assertion (A): The monsoonal rainfall decreases as one goes towards the west and northwest in the Ganga plain. Reason (R): The moisture-bearing monsoonal winds go higher up as one moves up in the Ganga plain. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct ?
Options
(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 a correct explanation of A
(c)A is true, but R is false
(d)A is false, but R is true
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