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Assertion (A) : “DNA Finger- printing” has become a powerful tool to establish paternity and identity of criminals in rape and assault cases. Reason (R) : Trace evidences such as hairs, saliva and dried semen are adequate for DNA analysis.

Assertion (A) : “DNA Finger- printing” has become a powerful tool to establish paternity and identity of criminals in rape and assault cases. Reason (R) : Trace evidences such as hairs, saliva and dried semen are adequate for DNA analysis.

(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

Answer:

(a)

Explanation