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Assertion :Cannabis sativa is a powerful anti-depressant. Reason: Hashish and Marijuana are derived from it.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
The drugs obtained from Cannabis sativa act as anti-depressant which elevate mood in depressive illness and phobic states. Generally taken by inhalation and oral ingestion, these are known for their effect on cardiovascular system of the body. Hence assertion is correct.
The flower tops, leaves and the resin of the plant Cannabis sativa are used in various combinations to produce marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja. Hence reason is also correct but it is not correct explanation for assertion.
So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion'.

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