Assertion : Long distance power transmission is done at high voltage.

Reason : At high voltage supply power losses are less.

  • [AIIMS 2014]
  • 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 the 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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