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Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Curvature correction must be applied when the sights are long.
Reason (R): Line of collimation is not a level line but is tangential to the level line.
Of these statements, which one is correct?

A
A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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C
A is false but R is true
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D
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
For long sights curvature correction must be applied because due to curvature of earth, line of collimation differs from the level line. It is tangential to level line.

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