Assertion $(A)$: Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.
Reason $(R)$: Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system for the scientific naming of organisms.
Which option is correct for Assertion $(A)$ and Reason $(R)$?

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false and $R$ is true.

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