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Assertion (A): To orbit around the Sun, the planet Mars takes lesser time than the time taken by the Earth.

Assertion (A): To orbit around the Sun, the planet Mars takes lesser time than the time taken by the Earth.
Reason (R): The diameter of the Planet Mars is less than that of the Earth.

(a)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b)

Both A and R are individually true and 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:

(d)

Explanation

Mars takes longer to orbit the Sun than Earth, unrelated to its diameter.