Assertion: Smokers are prone to lungs disease.
Reason: Smoking increases high density lipoproteins.

Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion.

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Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is NOT a correct explanation for Assertion.

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Assertion is True, Reason is False.

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Assertion is False, Reason is True.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Assertion is True, Reason is False.

Correct answer is option c:
Assertion statement:
Smokers are more likely to develop lung diseases, including lung cancer.
They do, however, raise their risk of developing other diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and mouth (oral) cancer.
Reason statement:
Cigarette smoking is linked to the reduction of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and minor increases in triglycerides in the blood.
Final answer: (c) Assertion is True, Reason is False.

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Assertion: Smokers are prone to lungs disease.Reason: Smoking increases high density lipoproteins.

Assertion: Smokers are prone to lungs disease.
Reason: Smoking increases high density lipoproteins.