Assertion (A): In any probability distribution, P(A) + P(A') = 1. Reason (R): A and A' are mutually exclusive and exhaustive events. Choose the correct option: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): In any probability distribution, P(A) + P(A') = 1. Reason (R): A and A' are mutually exclusive and exhaustive events. Choose the correct option:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is false, R is true
C. A is true, R is false
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Complementary events partition the sample space, so their probabilities sum to 1. R correctly explains A.

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