Assertion (A): Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year Reason (R): High temperature and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?

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