Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** The 'g' in Koeppen's 'Cwg' climate classification of the Gangetic Plain signifies that the maximum temperature is recorded in the month of June/July after the arrival of the monsoon. **Reason (R):** The arrival of monsoon rains brings a drop in temperature, making the pre-monsoon months of May and June the hottest of the year. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?

Options:

  • A: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • B: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • C: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
  • D: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

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