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Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion [A]: A carnivore can be a predator for another carnivore.

Reason [R]: Predation does not limit itself to a carnivore eating a herbivore. Predation is a type of interaction where some organisms eat other organisms.

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Both A and R are correct and R explains A
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Both A and R are correct and R does not explain A
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A is correct but R is incorrect
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Both A and R are incorrect
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The correct option is A Both A and R are correct and R explains A
An eagle usually eats snakes that feeds on small rodents. Here a bigger carnivore devours a smaller one. Predation has no limitation on definition. Any organisms consuming another one could be called as an act of predation.

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