Assertion (A) Rainfall occurs throughout the year in the regions from 5 degree to 8 degree latitude on either side of the equator. Reason (R) Due to high temperature and high humidity, convective rainfall occurs mostly near the equator in the afternoon.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is right but R is wrong
• D. A is wrong but R is right