Reason The low pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land. Assertion $$60°$$ - $$65°$$ latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low pressure belt instead of high pressure.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect
D
Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct
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Correct option is B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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