Assertion : For a floating body to be in stable equilibrium, its centre of buoyancy must be located above the centre of gravity. Reason : The torque produced by the weight of the body and the upthrust will restore body back to its normal position, after the body is disturbed.

• A.    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
• B.    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• C.    If assertion is true but reason is false.
• D.    If the assertion and reason both are false.
• E.    If assertion is false but reason is true.