Read the statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The geographical barriers such as hills, mountains, and seas have historically functioned as both barriers and gateways, contributing to the rich cultural diversity observed within the subcontinent.
Reason (R): The primary reason for the cultural diversity within the subcontinent was the imposition of cultural practices by the dominant groups residing within the natural frontiers, without any significant external influence.
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true but (R) is false.
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(A) is false but (R) is true.