Assertion A : For identical strength, a composite cement-lime mortar is preferred over cement mortar.Reason R : Composite cement-lime mortar has higher drying shrinkage than cement mortar.Select your answer based on the codes given below. Codes:%!

• 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 a correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true