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Assertion (A): The weight of a body decreases with the increase of latitude on Earth.

Assertion (A): The weight of a body decreases with the increase of latitude on Earth.
Reason (R): The Earth is not a perfect sphere.

(a)

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

(b)

Both A and R are individually true but 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:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Earth’s shape influences gravity, but latitude is not the direct factor. Hence, (b) is correct.