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The air pressure in the balloon is due to the air filled in it, striking the walls of the balloon.

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The correct option is A True
The air in the balloon exerts pressure on the walls of the balloon. This is accordance with the kinetic molecular theory of gases which state that the pressure exerted by the gas is equal to the pressure applied by the gas molecule on the walls of container.

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