Assertion : Four point charges $q_1,$ $q_2$, $q_3$ and $q_4$ are as shown in figure. The flux over the shown Gaussian surface depends only on charges $q_1$ and $q_2$.

Reason : Electric field at all points on Gaussian surface depends only on charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ .

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  • [AIIMS 2012]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not correct explanation of  Assertion.

  • C

    If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

  • D

    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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