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Q.

Assertion (A) : Living systems exposed to drought salinity and freezing show enhanced levels of osmolytes.

Reason (R) : Drought, salinity and freezing stress induce water deficit.

[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 the correct explanation of (A).
[C] (A) is true, but (R) is false.
[D] (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).